used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
BermudanounUS /bərˈmjuːdə/
a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was easy enough to do this in the watch, but he thought differently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
being joined in close association
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading It was easy enough to do this in the watch, but he thought differently.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy enough to do this in the watch, but he thought differently.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was easy enough to do this in the watch, but he thought differently.
divisible by two
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was easy enough to do this in the watch, but he thought differently.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy enough to do this in the watch, but he thought differently.
jibenounUS /dʒaɪb/
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
ParanounUS /ˈperə/
(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
profitingverbUS /ˈprɑːfətɪŋ/
-ing form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
express in words
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
transport commercially
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was easy enough to do this in the watch, but he thought differently.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our passage from Para was good until the brig reached the latitude of Bermuda.
look attentively
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here, one morning, for the first time in this craft, Sundays excepted, we got a forenoon watch below.
at the time that
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
which person or people
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As an old seaman, I do not hesitate to say that the order was both inconsiderate and unnecessary; though I do not wish to appear even to justify my own conduct, on the occasion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was profiting by the opportunity to do a little work for myself, when the mate, an inexperienced young man, who was connected with the owners, came and ordered us up to help jibe ship.
