used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
a-stern
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From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
a youthful male person
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
the organ of sight
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
fore-rigging
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From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
the head of a state government
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
hen-coops
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From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
IndustrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
Karaka-koua
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From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
lashingsnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋz/
a large number or amount
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
life-preserver
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From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
NativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
Owahee
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From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
Perrault
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From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
one of four equal parts
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
quarter-boats
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From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
rangingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
wandering freely
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
reboundedverbUS /riˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “rebound” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
shroudsnounUS /ʃraʊdz/
plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
tarnounUS /tɑːr/
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His head, however, was under when he was picked up, and he was brought on board lifeless, about a quarter of an hour after he fell into the sea.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
at the time that
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
in or at the place that
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
which person or people
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We were ranging along the coast with the aid of a fine breeze, when the boy Perrault, who had mounted the fore-rigging to enjoy the scenery, lost his hold, and being to windward where the shrouds were taut, rebounded from them like a ball some twenty feet from the ship's side into the ocean.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading We perceived his fall and threw over to him chairs, barrels, benches, hen-coops, in a word everything we could lay hands on; then the captain gave the orders to heave to; in the twinkling of an eye the lashings of one of the quarter-boats were cut apart, the boat lowered and manned: by this time the boy was considerably a-stern.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have been lost undoubtedly but for a wide pair of canvass overalls full of tar and grease, which operated like a life-preserver.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Accident.--View of the Coast.--Attempted Visit of the Natives.--Their Industry.--Bay of Karaka-koua.--Landing on the Island.--John Young, Governor of Owahee.
