used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
axesnounUS /ˈæksɪz/
plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
confined by bonds
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
caldronnoun
a very large pot that is used for boiling
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
greasedadjectiveUS /ɡriːst/
smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
set afire or burning
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
not any; not one
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
pikesnounUS /paɪks/
plural of “pike” — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
in the near future
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
SPANIARDSnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The cook filled a great boiler with water and lighted a fire under it, and the carpenter heated a caldron of pitch without orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
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 A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
wharves
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From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A boat which rowed six oars was lowered noiselessly into the water, and flannel was bound round the oars.
which person or people
From this reading The men, who had been aware of the danger that threatened their captain, sharpened the pikes and axes, and declared to each other that whether the captain ordered it or not no Spaniards should set foot on board as long as one of them stood alive on the decks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A FIGHT WITH THE SPANIARDS As soon as it became dark, and the wharves were deserted, Captain Martin sent two sailors aloft with grease pots, with orders that every block was to be carefully greased to ensure its running without noise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you doing, Thompson?" the captain asked, noticing the glow of the fire as he came out of his cabin.
