aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
drink-crazed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
fasteningsnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋz/
plural of “fastening” — restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Hard Times.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
maneuversnounUS /məˈnuːvərz/
plural of “maneuver” — a military training exercise
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
molestedverbUS /məˈlestɪd/
past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
by chance
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
prolongingverbUS /proʊˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “prolong” — lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that the fastenings of his door had not been disturbed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Hard Times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
unseaman-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
at the time that
From this reading When the second mate revived there were sounds of high rejoicing overhead.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the drink-crazed blacks could be kept out of his stateroom, it might be that he would not be molested until some passing vessel, noting the unseaman-like appearance and maneuvers of the Wanderer would come to his rescue.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading After dressing his wound as best he could, he set about securing the best possible means of prolonging and perhaps saving his life.
