adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
ApothecarynounUS /əˈpɑːθəkeri/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
entertainsverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
haranguenounUS /hərˈæŋ/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
interrogationnounUS /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
journeymannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnimæn/
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
mightilyadverbUS /ˈmaɪtəli/
powerfully or vigorously
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
recommendsverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendz/
third-person singular of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
SecretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
Strap's
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From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
stuckadjectiveUS /stʌk/
caught or fixed
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
third-rateadjective
of lesser quality than second-rate
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
vacanciesnounUS /ˈveɪkənsiz/
plural of “vacancy” — being unoccupied
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Then I ventured to inquire if many ships were to be put in commission soon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Accordingly, we went thither, and gave them to the secretary, who opened and read them, and I was mightily pleased to find myself qualified for second mate of a third-rate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he had stuck them all together on a file, one of our company asked if there were any vacancies; to which interrogation he answered “No!”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I carry my qualification to the Navy Office—the nature of it—the behaviour of the Secretary—Strap’s concern for my absence—a battle betwixt him a blacksmith—the troublesome consequences of it—his harangue to me—his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would most willingly have gone home to sleep, but was told by my companions, that we must deliver our letters of qualification at the Navy office, before one o’clock.
