used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
(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 HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
how
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From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
immediately past
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
the force of workers available
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
NarrowsnounUS /ˈneroʊz/
plural of “narrow” — a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
a full supply
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
having a point
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
in the near future
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
a special situation
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But I soon learnt that sailors breathe nothing about such things, but strive their best to appear all alive and hearty, though it comes very hard for many of them.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
tug-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
precisely as stated
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HE GETS TO SEA AND FEELS VERY BAD Every thing at last being in readiness, the pilot came on board, and all hands were called to up anchor.
wharves
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From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
in or at the place that
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The anchor being secured, a steam tug-boat with a strong name, the Hercules, took hold of us; and away we went past the long line of shipping, and wharves, and warehouses; and rounded the green south point of the island where the Battery is, and passed Governor’s Island, and pointed right out for the Narrows.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading My heart was like lead, and I felt bad enough, Heaven knows; but then, there was plenty of work to be done, which kept my thoughts from becoming too much for me.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While I worked at my bar, I could not help observing how haggard the men looked, and how much they suffered from this violent exercise, after the terrific dissipation in which they had been indulging ashore.
