used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN A SEA FIGHT.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
boatswain's
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From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
bronconounUS /ˈbrɑːŋkoʊ/
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
buckingverbUS /ˈbʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination
From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
companion-way
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From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
let fall to the ground
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
ENGAGEverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN A SEA FIGHT.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN A SEA FIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN A SEA FIGHT.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
immediately past
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
not one, and not any
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
oilersnounUS /ˈɔɪlərz/
plural of “oiler” — a worker who oils engines or machinery
From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN A SEA FIGHT.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
in the near future
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The order came none too soon, for as the last man ran up the companion-way ladder, the rain began to drop in sheets.
look attentively
From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN A SEA FIGHT.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
white-capped
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From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rising wind drove the rain in our faces with stinging force, and we were soon wet as drowned rats.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading The white-capped seas raced alongside, and the "Yankee" heaved and tossed like a bucking bronco.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Watch on deck, put on your oilers," shouted the boatswain's mates.
