used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
at or in the front
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
(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 "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
assented
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From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
broadside-on
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From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
put or send forth
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
clothing in general
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
power to direct or determine
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
effusiveadjectiveUS /ˈefjuːsɪv/
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
one or the other of two
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
located inward
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
Leslie
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From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It was a melancholy sight that met his view.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was a melancholy sight that met his view.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was a melancholy sight that met his view.
be seated
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
be standing; be upright
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
not in physical motion
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
strakes
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From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Arrived there, Leslie sank upon the short seat that ran fore and aft alongside the companion cover, and cast his eyes about him.
precisely as stated
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was a melancholy sight that met his view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
at the time that
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
in or at the place that
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
which person or people
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The brig, with a list of about four strakes to port, was hard and fast upon the inner edge of a reef that seemed to be about a mile wide, and stretched for many miles in either direction, ahead and astern, she lying broadside-on to the run of the reef.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She accordingly assisted him first to sit up in his berth and then to climb out of it--he still being dressed in the clothes that he was wearing when the accident happened to him--and eventually, with very considerable difficulty--Leslie finding himself curiously weak, and so giddy that he could not stand without support--she contrived to get him up the companion ladder and out on deck, where Sailor accorded them both a boisterous and effusive welcome.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
be the cause or source of
From this reading "Oh, of course I will," assented Leslie, with an eagerness and alacrity that were not altogether convincing to his companion, who saw, however, that she would have to yield somewhat to this headstrong patient of hers if she wished to retain any control at all over him.
