used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE STORM.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
AliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading "Alive and on land.
(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 That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Alive and on land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
Benson
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From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
at any time
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
set up or found
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Alive and on land.
immediately past
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Alive and on land.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
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 The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
riskingverbUS /ˈrɪskɪŋ/
-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
except for; apart from
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
transport commercially
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading AFTER THE STORM.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
superintended
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From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE STORM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
a special situation
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the country, back a little from the coast, we have found a shelter from the shipwreck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The other passengers refused to go, and for a long time we hesitated, but Ben Benson was so determined, that at last we trusted every thing to his frail craft, which, alas! was all of our brave vessel that ever reached the shore.
which person or people
From this reading That we live at all is owing to the bravery of a seaman who superintended the making of a raft after the ship struck, and almost forced us to save our lives by risking them upon it.
