adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading William soon returned with Juno, who was a strong girl; and, with her assistance, they succeeded in getting the boat in.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
davits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading William soon returned with Juno, who was a strong girl; and, with her assistance, they succeeded in getting the boat in.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading William soon returned with Juno, who was a strong girl; and, with her assistance, they succeeded in getting the boat in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
JunonounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊ/
(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
pitch-pot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
ReadyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading William soon returned with Juno, who was a strong girl; and, with her assistance, they succeeded in getting the boat in.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
Seagrave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
sheers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading William soon returned with Juno, who was a strong girl; and, with her assistance, they succeeded in getting the boat in.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading William soon returned with Juno, who was a strong girl; and, with her assistance, they succeeded in getting the boat in.
taffrailnoun
the railing around the stern of a ship
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr. Seagrave, at his request, put the pitch-pot on the galley fire, all ready for pitching the canvas when it was nailed on.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading William soon returned with Juno, who was a strong girl; and, with her assistance, they succeeded in getting the boat in.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals, he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With their assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on deck to assist us - we must all work now?"
