Chapter IX

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

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

(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 Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

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

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

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

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

the two together, not just one

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

plural of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

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From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

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

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

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From this reading THE HELMSMAN'S MISTAKE.

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

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

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From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

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 Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading THE HELMSMAN'S MISTAKE.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

on one occasion

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

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

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

except for; apart from

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

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

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

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

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

in the near future

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

having a supporting base

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

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

From this reading THE HELMSMAN'S MISTAKE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

in or at that place or location

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

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

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

hard to endure

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

pull hard

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

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

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

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

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

at the time that

From this reading The old sailor had already decided what should be done, and when the question was settled he went at once to the lazaret for such materials as would be needed.

in or at the place that

From this reading Joe Taylor disappeared in the Sea Bird's engine-room, and the boys were left standing by the rail, where they could discuss the matter privately.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although the three boys had agreed with Bob that an attempt be made to so far repair the tug that she might be gotten into port, all of them believed she should have been left to sink.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading By making Joe Taylor a member of the crew the brig could be worked under lower sails, and there was little doubt but that she would soon reach the coast; whereas, by trying to save the steamer both crafts might be lost.