used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
(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 In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
in addition
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
any person at all
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
bowspritnoun
a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
broken-off
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
foremastnoun
the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
NagasakinounUS /ˌnɑːɡɑːˈsɑːki/
a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
not any; not one
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
on one occasion
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
Ponsberry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
RUSEnounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
SailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
sewedadjectiveUS /soʊd/
fastened with stitches
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
in the near future
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The broken-off foremast was allowed to remain as it was, but a temporary bowsprit was set into place, and the damage to the forecastle and to the stern repaired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A temporary rail was also nailed up, so that there might be no danger of anybody slipping overboard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sails were also sewed up, or replaced, and inside of forty-eight hours the old _Columbia_ was once more on her way.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE As soon as Captain Ponsberry was in charge of the _Columbia_ once more he set about without delay to put the schooner in proper condition for the run to Nagasaki.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In all this work the sailors and the ship's carpenter did their best, and the captain and his mates helped.
