something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
(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 The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
Bellevite
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From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
BreakernounUS /ˈbreɪkər/
a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
bulwarks
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From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
CHRISTIANITYnounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
Christy
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From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
heartieradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtiər/
comparative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
mizzennoun
third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
a particular point in time
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
Passford
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From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
REIGNverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
transport commercially
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
swabbingnoun
cleaning with a mop
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE REIGN OF CHRISTIANITY Captain Breaker took Christy by his right arm to support him as they returned to the deck of the Bellevite, and to assist him over the bulwarks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
volleysnounUS /ˈvɑːliz/
plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
at the time that
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Three heartier cheers were never given on the deck of any ship than those which greeted the hero of the action as he appeared on the rail.
which person or people
From this reading "Three cheers for Mr. Passford!" shouted the quartermaster who had been at the wheel when Christy sprang into the mizzen rigging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not satisfied with this demonstration, they all swung their caps, and then gave two volleys more.
people who are wounded
From this reading The wounded had all been cared for, and the crew were swabbing up the deck; but the moment they discovered the captain and the executive officer on the rail, they suspended their labor and all eyes were fixed upon the latter.
