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From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
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From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
alongship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
amidshipsadverbUS /əˈmɪdʃɪps/
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
bracesnounUS /ˈbreɪsəz/
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
budgeverbUS /bʌdʒ/
move very slightly
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
bulkheadsnounUS /ˈbʌlkhedz/
plural of “bulkhead” — a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
put or send forth
From this reading The guns were cast loose and loaded.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
without deviation
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
one or the other of two
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
furledadjective
rolled up and secured
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The guns were cast loose and loaded.
hammocksnounUS /ˈhæməks/
plural of “hammock” — a small natural hill
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
of great significance or value
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The guns were cast loose and loaded.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The guns were cast loose and loaded.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
minimiseverb
represent as less significant or important
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
pennons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
transport commercially
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
splintersnounUS /ˈsplɪntərz/
wood in small pieces or splinters
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
spritsailnoun
a fore-and-aft sail extended by a sprit
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
spritsail-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The powder or cartridge was brought up in "budge barrels," covered with leather, from the magazine, and stowed well away from the guns, either in amidships, or on that side of the ship not directly engaged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The bulkheads and wooden cabin walls were knocked away, or fortified with hammocks or bedding, to minimise the risk of splinters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
yardarms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN ACTION In engaging an enemy's ship at sea the custom was to display the colours from the poop, and to hang streamers or pennons from the yardarms.[30] The spritsail would then be furled, and the spritsail-yard brought alongship.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The lower yards were slung with chain, and the important ropes, sheets and braces,[31] etc., were doubled.
