used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Darkness found us hard at work.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
apart from; not including
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
set up or found
From this reading Darkness found us hard at work.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
the act of departing
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
handspikes
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From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Darkness found us hard at work.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
Jim
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From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
leaksnounUS /liːks/
plural of “leak” — an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
pumpsnounUS /pʌmps/
plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
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 Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Before bending sails we took a look down forward to see the condition of the leaks.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Darkness found us hard at work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The handspikes were in their places, and, except a slight moisture round the holes, we could not discover that any water was getting in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still there was a great deal too much in the brig for safety, so we took another spell at the pumps before going on with the rigging.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Darkness found us hard at work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had some difficulty in persuading Jim of the folly of such a notion, but we finally agreed that we would try to carry the captain's body to land.
