used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading No decision was arrived at, and the ship drove onwards towards the coast of Finisterre.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No decision was arrived at, and the ship drove onwards towards the coast of Finisterre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading No decision was arrived at, and the ship drove onwards towards the coast of Finisterre.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading The officers, too, seemed to be issuing contradictory orders.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading No decision was arrived at, and the ship drove onwards towards the coast of Finisterre.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading No decision was arrived at, and the ship drove onwards towards the coast of Finisterre.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
Finisterre
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From this reading No decision was arrived at, and the ship drove onwards towards the coast of Finisterre.
set up or found
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading The officers, too, seemed to be issuing contradictory orders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
not any; not one
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading No decision was arrived at, and the ship drove onwards towards the coast of Finisterre.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The officers, too, seemed to be issuing contradictory orders.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
Ronald
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From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
cut with a saw
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The officers, too, seemed to be issuing contradictory orders.
semi-mutiny
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From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
transport commercially
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The officers, too, seemed to be issuing contradictory orders.
in the direction of
From this reading No decision was arrived at, and the ship drove onwards towards the coast of Finisterre.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
precisely as stated
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The French crew appeared to be obeying their officers very slowly and unwillingly; indeed, the ship was already in a state of semi-mutiny.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
at the time that
From this reading When Ronald returned on deck he found things in no way mended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ronald saw them examining a chart, but it was evident from their gestures that they differed very much in opinion as to the course which should be steered.
