adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
Balderson
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From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
complementnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
gunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
Parkhurst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
paymaster's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mess consisted of the four lads, a master's mate, the doctor's assistant, and the paymaster's clerk.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
SerpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The crew consisted of a hundred and fifty seamen and forty marines; the Serpent having a somewhat strong complement.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the gun room were the three lieutenants, the doctor, the lieutenant of the marines, and the chief engineer.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The gunboat was a large one, and carried two midshipmen besides Parkhurst and Balderson, who were, however, their seniors.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had been sent out specially for service in the rivers, being of lighter draught than usual, with unusually airy and spacious decks, and so was well fitted for the work.
