adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
cleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
dungarees
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From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
engine-room
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From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
illuminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
launderedverbUS /ˈlɔːndərd/
past form of “launder” — cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
NarcissusnounUS /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/
bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
neateradjectiveUS /ˈniːtər/
comparative of “neat” — clean or organized
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
Reardon
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From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
Reardon's
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From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
reposed
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From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
speaking-tube
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From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
state-room
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From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
TERENCEnounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
three-thousand-ton
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From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
to-night
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From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
under-clothes
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From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
well-washed
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From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _Narcissus_ carried three assistant engineers, in consequence of which Mr. Reardon was not required to stand a watch unless he so elected; although from force of habit acquired in the days when he had been chief of the _Arab_--a little three-thousand-ton tramp--and perforce had to stand a regular watch, he found it very difficult not to spend at least eight hours in every twenty-four in the engine room.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
willedverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading He went first to his state-room, where he bathed, changed into new under-clothes and socks, donned a freshly laundered suit of faded dungarees--old, faded, well-washed dungarees, by the way, always appearing neater and cleaner than new ones--and shaved; for if Providence willed it that lie should die to-night.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Reardon, therefore, was at liberty to leave the engine-room whenever he felt so disposed; and following his illuminating conversation with the captain he felt very much disposed to leave immediately.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work began the instant he hung up the speaking-tube.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When, eventually, he came to a realization that his job was not to make the engines behave, but to see that they behaved properly, he spent more of his time on deck, and put in only a few hours below during the watch of the third assistant engineer--the third assistant being a young man in whom the chief reposed exactly that degree of confidence a chief engineer should always repose in a third assistant.
