used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had both his owners and his crew to think of.
ANDERLY
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From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
AROUSESverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had both his owners and his crew to think of.
confined by bonds
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He had both his owners and his crew to think of.
disciplinariannounUS /ˌdɪsɪplɪˈneriən/
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had both his owners and his crew to think of.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
the literary culture
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
mail-carrying
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From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
come together
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He had both his owners and his crew to think of.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
RELATESverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
cut with a saw
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
Scarboro
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From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
transport commercially
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had both his owners and his crew to think of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
male cat
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
at the time that
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TOM ANDERLY RELATES A STORY THAT AROUSES MY INTEREST Captain Rogers was not a harsh man, but he was a stern disciplinarian.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was thankful, when I saw the week's weather that followed my boarding the Scarboro, that I had been saved from further battling with the elements in the sloop.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading That he could not change the course of his ship to land me in some port, or to put me aboard a homeward bound vessel, is not to be wondered at.
produce a literary work
From this reading Ben Gibson advised me to write fully of my situation and prospects and have the letter, or letters, ready to put aboard any mail-carrying ship we might meet.
