used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
anew
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
a youthful male person
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
make right or correct
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
cringlenoun
fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
travel across or pass over
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
else
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From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
the organ of sight
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
futtock
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From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
hitchesnounUS /ˈhɪtʃɪz/
plural of “hitch” — a period of time spent in military service
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
an opening into or through something
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
a small worthless amount
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
a boy or man
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
lubber's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
something you have to do
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
win a victory over
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
quarter-master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
Readyman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
rudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
transport commercially
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
splicingnounUS /ˈsplaɪsɪŋ/
a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
From this reading Finding the boy an apt pupil, Readyman put him through a course of 'eye,' 'long,' 'short,' and 'cringle' splicing of ropes, and the correct formation of numerous knots and hitches.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
topmastnoun
the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS After that memorable night ascent, Jack never hesitated to go aloft on all occasions.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the old sailor proved of invaluable service to the lad, and taught him many other duties which no one else seemed to have the time or the inclination to impart, and before the passengers went ashore Jack was well up in the rudiments of his profession.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
but in spite of that
From this reading For a while, however, he could not overcome the difficulties of climbing out over the 'futtock' rigging of the lower tops, and was too proud to again creep through the 'lubber's hole,' yet with advice from Readyman those obstacles were surmounted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
you'll
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From this reading 'Wait until the ship rolls away from you,' the quarter-master said, 'and then you'll find that she almost lifts you into the topmast rigging.'
