used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
ABANDONSnounUS /əˈbændənz/
plural of “abandon” — the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
lacking funds
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
approval
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
CRINGLEnoun
fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
CROSS-TREE
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
furling
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From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
GRACEWOODS
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
engage in
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
REACHESnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
reefing
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From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I was second mate of the bark; and, though it was not expected of me, I took the lead in reefing and furling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
(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 The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
at the time that
From this reading The captain and the veteran mate gave me a great deal of credit for my exertions, and when the gale broke, I was tolerably well satisfied with myself, as boys of eighteen generally are.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I was ambitious to do my whole duty, and what I lacked in experience I endeavored to make up in courage and resolution.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was "all hands on deck" the rest of that night, and the gale came with a fury which I had never seen before.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL REACHES NEW YORK, MEETS THE GRACEWOODS, AND ABANDONS CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE.
