1854
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From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
4th
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From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
how long something has existed
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
(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 Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
betokened
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From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
CalderanounUS /ˌkælˈderə/
a large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
Chilian
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From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
DecksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
DisastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
EffectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
ExaminationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
FettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
good-nature
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From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
Mizen-mast
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From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
PiratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
PlundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
prepossessed
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From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
Rooney
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From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the honesty and frankness of the captain's face, that I was immediately prepossessed in his favour.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
Than-Sing
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From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
TyphoonnounUS /ˌtaɪˈfuːn/
a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Towards four o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th of October, 1854, I went on board the brig "Caldera," which, under a Chilian flag, was about to set sail that evening for California.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Rooney--Than-Sing--A Storm--The Typhoon--Fall of the Mizen-mast--Effects of the Tempest--Disasters of the "Caldera"--Chinese Pirates--Scene between Decks--A Crew in Fetters--Examination--I am threatened with Death--Plunder.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His countenance betokened an energetic character, and I would have staked my existence upon his courage and good-nature.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Rooney was a man of about thirty-five years of age, neither short nor tall, and, to all appearance, a thorough sailor.
