used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
in the past
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
at or in the front
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rapidly the foundering vessel came clearer and clearer into view.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Rapidly the foundering vessel came clearer and clearer into view.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
crow's-nest
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From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
DavynounUS /ˈdeɪvi/
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
ECKENHARDT
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From this reading VON ECKENHARDT SCORES.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
founderingnounUS /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/
(of a ship) sinking
From this reading Rapidly the foundering vessel came clearer and clearer into view.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rapidly the foundering vessel came clearer and clearer into view.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
life-buoys
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From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
lifelinesnounUS /ˈlaɪflaɪnz/
plural of “lifeline” — a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
LockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
lucklessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
the force of workers available
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
OrderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
Osnabruck
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From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
others
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From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
Ramshaw
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From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
with speed
From this reading Rapidly the foundering vessel came clearer and clearer into view.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
Sarabandnoun
music composed for dancing the saraband
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
SCORESnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading VON ECKENHARDT SCORES.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
SHE'S
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From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
term of address for a man
From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
move hurridly
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
not in physical motion
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
propel through the air
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
up to a particular time
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ordering full speed ahead, Captain Ramshaw directed a course to be steered for the sinking "Osnabruck."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Rapidly the foundering vessel came clearer and clearer into view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Rapidly the foundering vessel came clearer and clearer into view.
VON
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From this reading VON ECKENHARDT SCORES.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
a Caucasian
From this reading "SHE'S surrendered, sir; she's hoisted the white flag," shouted the crow's-nest man.
which person or people
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
wretches
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From this reading While the carpenter and his men were still working feverishly in the boats, others of the crew were preparing lifelines and getting life-buoys ready to throw to the luckless wretches who, up till half an hour ago, had done their utmost to send the "Saraband" and her passengers and crew to "Davy Jones' Locker."
