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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
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accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
(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 Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
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third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He takes charge and all appears to be going well, when-- But I will not spoil a good story for you.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
audiobook
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He takes charge and all appears to be going well, when-- But I will not spoil a good story for you.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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Bound written or printed works.
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bosunnoun
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
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a period of 100 years
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
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Collingwood
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an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
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any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
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derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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the act of departing
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He takes charge and all appears to be going well, when-- But I will not spoil a good story for you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
annoy continually or chronically
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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how
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From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Full of events, and seamen's humour, this books makes a good audiobook, and you will enjoy it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He takes charge and all appears to be going well, when-- But I will not spoil a good story for you.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
illiterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɪtərət/
not able to read or write
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Full of events, and seamen's humour, this books makes a good audiobook, and you will enjoy it.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
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evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Full of events, and seamen's humour, this books makes a good audiobook, and you will enjoy it.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
mid-ocean
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From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
MissingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
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navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
navigateverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪt/
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
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not any; not one
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
OverdueadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈduː/
past due; not paid at the scheduled time
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an amount of time
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
SalamisnounUS /səˈlɑːmiz/
plural of “salami” — highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
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seamen's
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transport commercially
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ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
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spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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happening unexpectedly
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plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He takes charge and all appears to be going well, when-- But I will not spoil a good story for you.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Full of events, and seamen's humour, this books makes a good audiobook, and you will enjoy it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Our hero, the 17-year-old midshipman of the Salamis, is suddenly given the job of going aboard and taking command of the Mercury, an emigrant ship that they find drifting in mid-ocean, all her officers having died in various accidents, and the illiterate bosun and the ship's carpenter knowing full well that they had no idea how to navigate.
precisely as stated
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a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
(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”)
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well-written
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at the time that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He takes charge and all appears to be going well, when-- But I will not spoil a good story for you.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
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year-old
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As he was a naval architect you can rely upon his descriptions of the deck and sails of a vessel of the mid nineteenth century, the period of which he writes.
