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Naval Occasions, and Some Traits of the Sailor-Man
Naval Occasions, and Some Traits of the Sailor-Man

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By Bartimeus • Curated US English Learning Edition
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"Sound off with the bell."
The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.
The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.
Ding-ding!
Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.
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Naval Occasions, and Some Traits of the Sailor-Man

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Naval Occasions, and Some Traits of the Sailor-Man is here in full — 448 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/89 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"Sound off with the bell."
/saʊnd ɔːf wɪð ðə bel/
Line 2
The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.
Line 3
The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.
/ðə ˈkɔːrpərəl ʌv ðə wɑːtʃ stept tuː ðə bel ənd dʒɜːrkt ðə ˈklæpər/
Line 4
Ding-ding!
Line 5
Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

anticipation noun US /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

an expectation

From this reading “The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
blared verb US /blerd/

past form of “blare” — make a strident sound

From this reading “Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bugles noun US /ˈbjuːɡəlz/

plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading “The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
clapper noun US /ˈklæpər/

someone who applauds

From this reading “The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
divisions noun US /dɪˈvɪʒənz/

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading “Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
jerked verb US /dʒɜːrkt/

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading “The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
moistened verb US /ˈmɔɪsənd/

past form of “moisten” — make moist

From this reading “The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Simultaneously adverb US /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/

at the same instant

From this reading “Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

on the forecastle preposition + article + noun counted as “on … forecastle”

In this reading “Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.”

1,052 times in 426,211 chapters
at the entrance preposition + article + noun counted as “at … entrance”

In this reading “The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.”

6,309 times in 426,211 chapters
in anticipation preposition + noun

In this reading “The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.”

2,157 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 45

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

an expectation

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bellnounUS /bel/

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading "Sound off with the bell."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
blaredverbUS /blerd/

past form of “blare” — make a strident sound

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
buglers

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

Pending verification
buglesnounUS /ˈbjuːɡəlz/

plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
clappernounUS /ˈklæpər/

someone who applauds

From this reading The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Ding-ding

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ding-ding!

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divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forecastlenoun

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
moistenedverbUS /ˈmɔɪsənd/

past form of “moisten” — make moist

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Sound off with the bell."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SimultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/

at the same instant

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SoundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "Sound off with the bell."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
steppedverbUS /stept/

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

Velmora curated lexicon
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Sound off with the bell."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The buglers, drawn up in line at the entrance to the battery, moistened their lips in anticipation and raised their bugles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
waistnounUS /weɪst/

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading Simultaneously the four bugles blared out, and the hundreds of men forward in the waist of the ship and on the forecastle formed up into their different divisions and stood easy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WatchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading The Corporal of the Watch stepped to the bell and jerked the clapper.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Sound off with the bell."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 5 of Naval Occasions, and Some Traits of the Sailor-Man by Bartimeus holds 448 sentences, grouped into 90 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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