used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
(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 I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
apprenticesnounUS /əˈprentəsɪz/
plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
Bros
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From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
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 rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
deem to be
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
being one more than seven
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
Messrs
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From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
replacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
riggernoun
someone who rigs ships
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
riggers
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From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
splicingnounUS /ˈsplaɪsɪŋ/
a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The master rigger paid me five shillings every Saturday out of his own pocket for working with them; so that I always had a little pocket money to go on with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
(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 The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
WharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
WilliamstownnounUS /ˈwɪljəmstaʊn/
a town in northwestern Massachusetts
From this reading LOST IN THE BUSH DURING the five months we lay at Williamstown Wharf, replacing the disabled masts and rigging, I spent what I consider the happiest time of my life.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The rigging work was placed in the hands of the well-known firm of Messrs. Johnson Bros., of Melbourne, and well they carried out their contract.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The working hours for the riggers were from eight in the morning to five in the evening, but the four apprentices and I worked from six in the morning until six in the evening, as we cleaned and washed the decks both before and after the riggers had been working.
a late time of life
From this reading I was employed with them all the time, and learnt to be a thorough practical seaman, especially in the handling and splicing of wire, which, in after years, stood me in good service.
