used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner the organization of the crew was continued.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
without stop or interruption
From this reading After dinner the organization of the crew was continued.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading After dinner the organization of the crew was continued.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
true confidential information
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner the organization of the crew was continued.
disaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈfektɪd/
discontented as toward authority
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
divisible by two
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
Lowington
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From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After dinner the organization of the crew was continued.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading After dinner the organization of the crew was continued.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
pipedverbUS /paɪpt/
past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
SEAMENnounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
transport commercially
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
carry out
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After dinner the organization of the crew was continued.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After dinner the organization of the crew was continued.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading None of the boys knew what was coming, and their curiosity kept them in a continuous state of excitement.
which person or people
From this reading All hands were "piped to muster," and by this time most of those who had been disaffected at the drawing of berths had recovered their natural equanimity, and all were intensely interested in the arrangement of the details.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "All who have drawn even numbers will take the starboard side of the ship," said Mr. Lowington from his perch on the hatch.
