used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
AGUILA
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From this reading THE END OF THE "AGUILA."
(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 drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
a youthful male person
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This utter inability to help ourselves was the worst evil of the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE "AGUILA."
divisible by two
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading This utter inability to help ourselves was the worst evil of the case.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This utter inability to help ourselves was the worst evil of the case.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading This utter inability to help ourselves was the worst evil of the case.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
not any; not one
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE "AGUILA."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
and nothing more
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading This utter inability to help ourselves was the worst evil of the case.
peelingnounUS /ˈpiːlɪŋ/
loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
smartingnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE "AGUILA."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The drowning of the crazy sailor had a bad effect on the rest of the crew, and it became evident that they had abandoned all hope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This utter inability to help ourselves was the worst evil of the case.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
up to a particular time
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This utter inability to help ourselves was the worst evil of the case.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading This utter inability to help ourselves was the worst evil of the case.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They hung about so listlessly that even the captain could not rouse them, and indeed there was nothing they could do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading This utter inability to help ourselves was the worst evil of the case.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even I, though only a boy, wanted to do something, no matter what, if it would help in the struggle for life; but I, like the rest, could only wait--wait with throat like a furnace, peeling lips, smarting eyes, and aching head, till death or rain put an end to the misery.
