used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STERN CHASE.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
for the reason that
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A STERN CHASE.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
psychological suffering
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
one or the other of two
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
divisible by two
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
necessaries
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From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
not any; not one
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
pannikinnoun
a small pan or cup (usually of tin)
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
a full supply
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
realising
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From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
STERNadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A STERN CHASE.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time they plied us with questions, and then, realising that we either could or would not afford them any satisfaction, gave over the attempt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We two lads were given over to fear and anxiety, as the hours went by and no one came to relieve us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The prisoners must have understood, both because they had not been taken out for exercise and owing to our being thus neglected, that something serious was in the wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We had partially satisfied our hunger with the contents of the nineteenth pannikin, and had plenty of water close at hand with which to quench our thirst; but even though we had suffered for both these necessaries, it would have been as nothing compared to the distress of mind while imagining that the worst might be happening on deck.
