used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCHEMES AND STRATAGEMS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
Cornishman's
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From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
one or the other of two
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
how
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From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
not any; not one
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
Nunez
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From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
Portugee
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From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
in the near future
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
unusual or striking
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
SCHEMESnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading SCHEMES AND STRATAGEMS.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
STRATAGEMSnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəmz/
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading SCHEMES AND STRATAGEMS.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He seemed to me a man of resource and of courage, and I no sooner set eyes on him in this remarkable fashion, than I began to think how he might aid me in making my escape from my present position.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Somehow I felt a considerable sense of gratification at the thought of the Cornishman's presence on board.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
in or at the place that
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was not minded to let Captain Nunez and the crew--every man of which was either Spaniard or Portugee--see that I had any knowledge of the man whom they had rescued, and therefore I presently went below and kept out of the way for a while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a time Nunez came down into the cabin where I sat, and began to talk with me.
