Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

(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 All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

a group of islands in the West Indies

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

water accumulated in the bilge of a ship

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

-ing form of “careen” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

the act of making something clean

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

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From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

recognizable; marked

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

to double the degree

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

plural of “gang” — an association of criminals

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

plural of “hornet” — large stinging paper wasp

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

a small handbook

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

travel past

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

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From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

almost; nearly

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

inflected form of “refit” — fit out again

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

move upward

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

in the second place

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

transport commercially

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

the complete duration of something

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading that he Told On arriving at Port Royal Captain Poynings decided that the _Gannet_ should be refitted.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship

From this reading On this account it is impossible for a vessel to be left high and dry, so the operation of cleaning her hull below the waterline is performed by "careening", or allowing her to lie on one bilge, so that the other side is raised above the water.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Our task was rendered doubly difficult, first by the oppressive heat, and secondly by the fact that, like the Mediterranean, these waters are practically tideless, so that the difference between the rise and fall can be measured by the span of a man’s hand.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Accordingly preparations were made to overhaul the ship thoroughly ere she joined her consorts in a cruise amongst the Antilles for the purpose of destroying those hornets’ nests of buccaneers that made the Caribbean Sea a terror to law-abiding seamen.

which person or people

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading All heavy gear, including the guns, was taken ashore, the manual work being performed by gangs of negro slaves, who toiled and groaned under the lash of their relentless taskmasters.