used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
in actual fact
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
(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 The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With old Boldrigg it was another matter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
Armitage
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From this reading Mr. Armitage offered no protest.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
Boldrigg
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From this reading With old Boldrigg it was another matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With old Boldrigg it was another matter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Armitage offered no protest.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Armitage offered no protest.
not one, and not any
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mr. Armitage offered no protest.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With old Boldrigg it was another matter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Mr. Armitage offered no protest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
StowawaynounUS /ˈstoʊəweɪ/
a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact that they were actually on a voyage of a different nature from any they had previously undertaken was sufficient to keep all hands on deck.
look attentively
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
WightnounUS /waɪt/
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Stowaway Although all on board were by this time well acquainted with the Isle of Wight coast, none of the "watch below" had any inclination to "turn in".
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He knew from experience that it was next to impossible to get the thoroughly excited youngsters to rest and sleep.
