used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The yacht answered her helm promptly.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the very trimness and tautness of everything on board proved the yacht's final undoing.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
put or send forth
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But the very trimness and tautness of everything on board proved the yacht's final undoing.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading But the very trimness and tautness of everything on board proved the yacht's final undoing.
foresailnoun
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading The yacht answered her helm promptly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
KnivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
lashingsnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
with little or no delay
From this reading The yacht answered her helm promptly.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But the very trimness and tautness of everything on board proved the yacht's final undoing.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
tautnessnoun
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
From this reading But the very trimness and tautness of everything on board proved the yacht's final undoing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
trimnessnoun
a state of arrangement or appearance
From this reading But the very trimness and tautness of everything on board proved the yacht's final undoing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
undoingnounUS /ənˈduːɪŋ/
an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
From this reading But the very trimness and tautness of everything on board proved the yacht's final undoing.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the very trimness and tautness of everything on board proved the yacht's final undoing.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
at the time that
From this reading Each of her two masts carried canvas, and when the cable parted a ready command had evidently sent the crew racing to cast loose both sails from their lashings.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Knives were brought into play, and the foresail was hoisted within a few seconds.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading THE WRECK There were brave hearts, too, on board the vessel now seemingly doomed to utter destruction.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The yacht answered her helm promptly.
yacht's
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From this reading But the very trimness and tautness of everything on board proved the yacht's final undoing.
