used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
(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 Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
any thing at all
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be confessed that the danger was now extreme.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It must be confessed that the danger was now extreme.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
CRUSOES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It must be confessed that the danger was now extreme.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It must be confessed that the danger was now extreme.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
main-brace
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From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
miragenounUS /mərˈɑːʒ/
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be confessed that the danger was now extreme.
not any; not one
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
partaken
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From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
PeacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
splicedverbUS /splaɪst/
past form of “splice” — join the ends of
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _CRUSOES--PREPARED FOR ANYTHING_ But that island was no mirage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it.
yawed
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From this reading Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.
