advocatesnounUS /ˈædvəkəts/
plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading THE YOUNG AMERICA MUTINY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
boatswain's
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From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
greatly pleased
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
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From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading THE YOUNG AMERICA MUTINY.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
pipedverbUS /paɪpt/
past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
carry out
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG AMERICA MUTINY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not more than twenty of the students were expected to respond to the boatswain's call to get under way, and it would be impossible to go to sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
at the time that
From this reading It was impossible for the advocates of the mutiny to determine what success had attended their efforts, when the crew were piped to supper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Howe and Little were delighted to find the work in which they were interested progressing so finely.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nearly the whole crew were arrayed against the new captain, and in half an hour the grand explosion would take place.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG AMERICA MUTINY.
