adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
child-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
Manuel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
sick-list
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
wafernounUS /ˈweɪfər/
a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AFTER several days' suffering for want of wafer and fatigue of labor, several of the crew were reported upon the sick-list.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Manuel, who had borne his part nobly and cheerfully, was among the number; and his loss was more severely felt, having done a double duty, and succeeded, as far as the means were at hand, in making everybody on board comfortable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had attended upon those who gave up first, like a good nurse, ready at the call, whether night or day, and with a readiness that seemed pleasure to him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the captain to the little boy Tommy, his loss was felt with regret; and the latter would often go into the forecastle where he lay, lean over him with a child-like simplicity, and smooth his forehead with his little hand.
