used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
AILSA
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From this reading THEY SAIL AS FAR AS THE CRAG OF AILSA.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
animadversionnoun
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
subject to appointment
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THEY SAIL AS FAR AS THE CRAG OF AILSA.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
contiguitynoun
the attribute of being so near as to be touching
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
CRAGnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading THEY SAIL AS FAR AS THE CRAG OF AILSA.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
one or the other of two
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
the organ of sight
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THEY SAIL AS FAR AS THE CRAG OF AILSA.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
helmsmannounUS /ˈhelmzmæn/
the person who steers a ship
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
look-out
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From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEY SAIL AS FAR AS THE CRAG OF AILSA.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
quartermasters
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From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading THEY SAIL AS FAR AS THE CRAG OF AILSA.
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 His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
seamanshipnoun
skill in sailing
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
transport commercially
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
subjectingverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEY SAIL AS FAR AS THE CRAG OF AILSA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY SAIL AS FAR AS THE CRAG OF AILSA.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His business is to carry the glass on the look-out for sails; hoist or lower the colors; and keep an eye on the helmsman.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
in or at the place that
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
belonging to which person
From this reading Next morning Israel was appointed quartermaster—a subaltern selected from the common seamen, and whose duty mostly stations him in the stern of the ship, where the captain walks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Picked out from the crew for their superior respectability and intelligence, as well as for their excellent seamanship, it is not unusual to find the quartermasters of an armed ship on peculiarly easy terms with the commissioned officers and captain.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This birth, therefore, placed Israel in official contiguity to Paul, and without subjecting either to animadversion, made their public intercourse on deck almost as familiar as their unrestrained converse in the cabin.
