Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

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

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

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

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

plural of “billow” — a large sea wave

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

in a courageous manner

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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

From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

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

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

being one more than ten

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

promote over another

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

-ing form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "She is running at full speed for a position on our port hand."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "She is running at full speed for a position on our port hand."

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "She is running at full speed for a position on our port hand."

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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

From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

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From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

the force of workers available

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "She is running at full speed for a position on our port hand."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "She is running at full speed for a position on our port hand."

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

From this reading "She is running at full speed for a position on our port hand."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

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From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

in an impolite manner

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading "She is running at full speed for a position on our port hand."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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

From this reading "She is running at full speed for a position on our port hand."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

move hurridly

From this reading "She is running at full speed for a position on our port hand."

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

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

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

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

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

belonging to the peerage

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

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

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The Blanche is close aboard of us, Captain Ringgold," said Mr. Gaskette.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

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 The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading But the waves rudely knocked them about, and sometimes upset them so as to require a struggle to regain their upright position.

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

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

in or at the place that

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TITLED GENTLEMEN OF THE TRAVANCORE The first and second cutters of the Guardian-Mother were struggling bravely with the huge billows, but not making very rapid progress, though the gale was in their favor.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading The eleven men floundering in the water where the wreck had disappeared under them were provided with life-preservers, it was now discovered, and their chances were somewhat less desperate than they were at first taken to be.