used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
at or in the front
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
(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 the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
Asher
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From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
Carick
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From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
clothing in general
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF ORRY.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
Fairbrothers
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From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
forkedadjectiveUS /fɔːrkt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
grognounUS /ɡrɑːɡ/
rum cut with water
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
Lague
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From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF ORRY.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
ORRY
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From this reading THE END OF ORRY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
Peveril
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From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
rekindledverbUS /riˈkɪndəld/
past form of “rekindle” — kindle anew, as of a fire
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
except for; apart from
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
shakedownsnounUS /ˈʃeɪkdaʊnz/
plural of “shakedown” — initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
shuffledverbUS /ˈʃʌfəld/
past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
not in physical motion
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
straggledverbUS /ˈstræɡəld/
past form of “straggle” — wander from a direct or straight course
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
sweetenverbUS /ˈswiːtən/
make sweeter in taste
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF ORRY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading And first there was a mouthful of grog, steaming hot, for every drenched and dripping seaman, with a taste of toast to sweeten it.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Then there was getting all the men into a change of dry clothes in order that they might wait for a bite of supper, and until beds were shuffled about and shakedowns fetched out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
weaversnounUS /ˈwiːvərz/
plural of “weaver” — a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Great preparations were already afoot there, for Asher had sent on a message ahead of them, and the maids were bustling about, the fire was rekindled in the kitchen, and the kettle was singing merrily.
at the time that
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
yawlnoun
a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
From this reading When the tumult was over, and all lives appeared to be saved, and nothing seemed lost save the two vessels--the schooner and the yawl, which still rose and fell on the Carick and the forked reef of the head--and the people separated, and the three old net weavers straggled back to their home, the crew of the Peveril went off with the Fairbrothers to Lague.
