used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
(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 The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE QUARTER-BOAT AND ITS FREIGHT.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
Barradas
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From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
BassetnounUS /ˈbæsɪt/
smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
brutishadjectiveUS /ˈbruːtɪʃ/
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading They had recovered complete possession of the half-dismantled ship.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
deadenverbUS /ˈdedən/
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
any strong feeling
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
in a free manner
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
FREIGHTnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading THE QUARTER-BOAT AND ITS FREIGHT.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had recovered complete possession of the half-dismantled ship.
half-dismantled
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From this reading They had recovered complete possession of the half-dismantled ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
hilaritynounUS /hɪˈlerəti/
great merriment
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE QUARTER-BOAT AND ITS FREIGHT.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
a form of address for a man
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
partaken
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From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
Pedro
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From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
by chance
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading They had recovered complete possession of the half-dismantled ship.
QUARTER-BOAT
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From this reading THE QUARTER-BOAT AND ITS FREIGHT.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading They had recovered complete possession of the half-dismantled ship.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
ribaldnounUS /ˈraɪbɑːld/
a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
transport commercially
From this reading They had recovered complete possession of the half-dismantled ship.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
and nothing more
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
that is looked for
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
stifleverbUS /ˈstaɪfəl/
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUARTER-BOAT AND ITS FREIGHT.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had recovered complete possession of the half-dismantled ship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The silence below was caused simply by the circumstance--a somewhat unusual one now--of all her friends being _on deck_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
which person or people
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
windlass-bitts
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From this reading So busy had they all been about the restoration of Mr. Basset, that they heard nothing of the ribald songs, the wild uproar, and systematic noise of the crew, who were all clustered forward about the forecastle and windlass-bitts--a coarse and brutish hilarity induced by the contents of the brandy jar.
people who are wounded
From this reading Of this they had all freely partaken; none more so, perhaps, than Pedro Barradas, to deaden or drown the sense of agony he endured in his wounded arm, which was now bringing on a species of remorse for the past, and that emotion he sedulously sought to lull or stifle too.
