used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Let us have no loud talk, tonight," Reuben Hawkshaw ordered.
Hawkshawnoun
someone who is a detective
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us have no loud talk, tonight," Reuben Hawkshaw ordered.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
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 They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Let us have no loud talk, tonight," Reuben Hawkshaw ordered.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
not any; not one
From this reading "Let us have no loud talk, tonight," Reuben Hawkshaw ordered.
not one, and not any
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Let us have no loud talk, tonight," Reuben Hawkshaw ordered.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
with low volume
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading "Let us have no loud talk, tonight," Reuben Hawkshaw ordered.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
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 "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
except for; apart from
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
transport commercially
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
not in physical motion
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Let us have no loud talk, tonight," Reuben Hawkshaw ordered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading There was, therefore, a general idea current among them that Master Hawkshaw had some adventure quite out of the ordinary in his mind; and the news that some heavy guns had arrived from London for her, had confirmed their opinion as to the voyage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading "Let us have no loud talk, tonight," Reuben Hawkshaw ordered.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us have no loud talk, tonight," Reuben Hawkshaw ordered.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
(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 "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
at the time that
From this reading Great was the surprise of the original crew of the Swan, when boat load after boat load of fresh hands arrived.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading They themselves had been quietly told that the voyage was likely to be one of unusual length, and that none save those willing and ready to stay away, as long as might be required, were to sail in the Swan on her present venture.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When we get our sails spread tomorrow, and are well out of port, you can talk to your hearts' content; but the night is still, and I want not that attention of any on shore should be called to the ship.
