used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading They expressed their admiration in unstinted language.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
disciplinariannounUS /ˌdɪsɪplɪˈneriən/
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
communicated in words
From this reading They expressed their admiration in unstinted language.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
Fotheringay
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From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They expressed their admiration in unstinted language.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading They expressed their admiration in unstinted language.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
playtimenoun
time for play or diversion
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
Raggett
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From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
Raggett's
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From this reading Raggett’s Terms.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Raggett’s Terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They expressed their admiration in unstinted language.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They expressed their admiration in unstinted language.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
unforgivingadjectiveUS /ənfərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
unstintedadjective
very generous
From this reading They expressed their admiration in unstinted language.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the guidance of Lieutenant Fotheringay the prisoners were taken through the frigate.
at the time that
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
which person or people
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
wilfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪlfəli/
in a willful manner
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was unforgiving when any of his men wilfully neglected duty; but when work was over and playtime arrived, he never interfered with the manner in which the seamen enjoyed themselves.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Fotheringay told them that Raggett was a strict disciplinarian who insisted that his crew should always be in first-class condition for work.
