used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAVAGE SURPRISE.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
cutlasses
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From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading The chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
one or the other of two
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
brought together in one place
From this reading The chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
the force of workers available
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
on one occasion
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
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 chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading The chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
quarter-deck
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From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
Ryan
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From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
sabresnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A SAVAGE SURPRISE.
only a very short time before
From this reading The chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
sheathnounUS /ʃiːθ/
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SAVAGE SURPRISE.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Once on the quarter-deck Mr. Ryan ranged three of the men by the bulwark on either side, telling them to sheath their cutlasses, but to be prepared for instant action in case of treachery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the captain's orders the steward brought up a number of cushions and placed them on the deck in a circle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
which person or people
From this reading The chiefs preserved a stolid demeanour, scarce glancing at the passengers, who were gathered on the poop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain led the way on to the poop, the chiefs and the natives with them following, while the first officer with the six sailors with sabres kept in their rear.
