used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
any thing at all
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
in a state of sleep
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
at any time
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
HeavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
provoking horror
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
how
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From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
longshoremannoun
a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
engage in
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
messmates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
a particular point in time
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
not any; not one
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
overstrained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
in a serious manner
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
express in speech
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
be standing; be upright
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
swabverbUS /swɑːb/
wash with a swab or a mop
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
except if; if not
From this reading You are not expected to speak of the close shave, unless with a grin of indifference.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
at the time that
From this reading However, that night, when I was in my bunk, and my messmates asleep, I got upon my knees in my bed, and, with tears and sobs, thanked my Heavenly Father for His preservation of me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let your shipmates believe that you view it seriously, and they will set you down for a swab, a lady sailor, a longshoreman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
but in spite of that
From this reading This arises from an overstrained sense of manliness; yet it is true, nevertheless, that no genuine seaman will ever care to make anything of an accident, though no more than an inch of space or a single moment of time stand between him and a horrible end.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _HE HEARS A BELL._ There is no sentiment at sea, and if you come off with your life no matter how narrowly, that is enough for _you_.
