highly skilled
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
Ahoy
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From this reading “Ahoy, my brave fellows! pull for your lives!”
(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 Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
for the reason that
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
fearless and daring
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “Ahoy, my brave fellows! pull for your lives!”
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Ahoy, my brave fellows! pull for your lives!”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
inky-blackadjective
of the color of black ink
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
keeledadjective
having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
lifeboatnounUS /ˈlaɪfboʊt/
a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Ahoy, my brave fellows! pull for your lives!”
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Ahoy, my brave fellows! pull for your lives!”
not any; not one
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “Ahoy, my brave fellows! pull for your lives!”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
transport commercially
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Men spoke in muffled tones, cadets hoped and feared, and all awaited the result--life or death to the bold rescuers.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ship plunged and keeled as she lay to, and the eyes of all were alternately turned toward the inky-black tempest roaring down upon them, and the lifeboat struggling so manfully to reach the lee of the vessel and safety.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The suspense on board of the cruiser was terrible, the more so because perfect discipline kept it under, and it could find no vent in words.
but in spite of that
From this reading No one yet knew whether the safety of his crew had caused the gallant cadet officer at the helm of the lifeboat to put back for the ship before the storm struck them, or he had returned because he had accomplished his perilous errand.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ahoy, my brave fellows! pull for your lives!”
