used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
(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 There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
ATLANTICnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading IN THE ATLANTIC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
being one more than seven
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
being one more than ten
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
ten 10s
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE ATLANTIC.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
jibs
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From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
go away from a place
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
the force of workers available
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
MeteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
transport commercially
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
spankernoun
a hitter who slaps (usually another person) with an open hand
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
staysails
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From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
stun'sails
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From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE ATLANTIC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
trysails
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From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
twenty-sevennoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were eight passengers and twenty-seven hands, counting captain and officers, on board the “Meteor;” in all, thirty-five souls.
at the time that
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
which person or people
From this reading Taking fourteen men as a ship’s company, we find--one, the cook, who is useless aloft; five ordinary seamen, equal to two able-bodied men; four ill and unable to leave their bunks; the remainder consist of the captain, two mates, and the carpenter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In these days half that number of men would be thought ample to handle a ship of eleven hundred tons.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading So that a summons for all hands to shorten sail, for example, brings forth about enough men to do the work of one yard--one yard, when there are twelve, exclusive of trysails, jibs, stun’sails, spanker, and staysails.
