Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

(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 By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

plural of “bout” — (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

not suitable or right or appropriate

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

set up or found

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

darkened by clouds

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

give an incentive for action

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

one of four equal parts

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

delivered from danger

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

try to get or reach

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

possessing sweep

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

the topmost one of two

From this reading A similar attempt was made to launch the long-boat from the upper deck, by the chief mate Mr Mathews, and others.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading By this arrangement, had it been effected, it is believed that the boats might have rode out the gale during the night, and have been rescued in the morning by passing vessels, and thus all, or nearly all, have been saved.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

at the time that

From this reading "Immediately before we struck, one or two passengers, by the aid of some of the seamen, attempted to seek safety in one of the bouts at the quarter, when a breaker struck it, swept it from the davits, and carried with it a seaman, who was instantly lost.

which person or people

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "As every particular is a matter of interest, especially to those who had friends and relatives on board,--it may not be improper to state, that one individual urged the propriety of lowering the small boats, and putting the ladies and children into them for safety, with suitable persons to manage them, before we struck the breakers.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But few supported this proposition, and it could not be done without the prompt interference of those who had authority to command, and who would be obeyed.