used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The governor's progress lasted about five weeks.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
dishevelledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
disloyaladjectiveUS /dɪˈslɔɪəl/
showing lack of love for your country
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The governor's progress lasted about five weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
gangsnounUS /ɡæŋz/
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
the head of a state government
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The governor's progress lasted about five weeks.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
HERNANDO
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From this reading HERNANDO SPEAKS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
insubordinationnounUS /ˌɪnsəbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
defiance of authority
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The governor's progress lasted about five weeks.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
something you have to do
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The governor's progress lasted about five weeks.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading HERNANDO SPEAKS.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The governor's progress lasted about five weeks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During these weeks, and especially during the times of leisure in harbour, the two Englishmen got better acquainted with their companion.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The governor's progress lasted about five weeks.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The galley sometimes lay at anchor for several days, and on these occasions the slaves went ashore for a time in chained gangs for the sake of the fresh air and the walking exercise; but they spent the greater part of the day chained to the benches, and always slept on them at night.
whip-scarred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At one place there had been some insubordination amongst the garrison, so the governor paraded the whole of his gaunt, dishevelled, whip-scarred crew through the town, in order to impress the disloyal ones with the power and terror of the law.
