aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But they were worth doing, those clippers, and worth remembering.
animatesverbUS /ˈænəməts/
third-person singular of “animate” — heighten or intensify
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They sail clear into our day as imperishable memories.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were worth doing, those clippers, and worth remembering.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They still live, for they did far more than carry merchandise.
rid of obstructions
From this reading They sail clear into our day as imperishable memories.
clippersnounUS /ˈklɪpərz/
plural of “clipper” — (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)
From this reading But they were worth doing, those clippers, and worth remembering.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They sail clear into our day as imperishable memories.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They still live, for they did far more than carry merchandise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But they were worth doing, those clippers, and worth remembering.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They still live, for they did far more than carry merchandise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They still live, for they did far more than carry merchandise.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
imperishableadjective
not perishable
From this reading They sail clear into our day as imperishable memories.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They sail clear into our day as imperishable memories.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They still live, for they did far more than carry merchandise.
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading They sail clear into our day as imperishable memories.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading They still live, for they did far more than carry merchandise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They still live, for they did far more than carry merchandise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They sail clear into our day as imperishable memories.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
To recall to mind.
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading But they were worth doing, those clippers, and worth remembering.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading They sail clear into our day as imperishable memories.
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 When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
not in physical motion
From this reading They still live, for they did far more than carry merchandise.
studding
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From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They still live, for they did far more than carry merchandise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were worth doing, those clippers, and worth remembering.
a special situation
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But they were worth doing, those clippers, and worth remembering.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were worth doing, those clippers, and worth remembering.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
at the time that
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When an old mariner speaks of the days of studding sails it is not the precious freight, the real purpose of his ships, which animates his face.
which person or people
From this reading What we always remember afterwards is not the thing we did, or tried to do, but the friends who were about us at the time.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading But they were worth doing, those clippers, and worth remembering.
