used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
matters of personal concern
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
BoylenounUS /bɔɪl/
United States writer (1902-1992)
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
ChileansnounUS /ˈtʃɪliənz/
plural of “chilean” — a native or inhabitant of Chile
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
Frascuelo
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From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
go away from a place
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Nevertheless, on Christmas morning he presented himself before the captain, and asked leave to abandon his present quarters.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
reopenverbUS /riˈoʊpən/
open again or anew
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT Christmas Day arrived, and maintained its kindly repute by finding affairs on board the _Kansas_ changed for the better.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several injured sailors and firemen were convalescent; the two most serious cases were out of danger; Frascuelo, hardy as a weed, dared the risk of using his damaged leg, and survived, though his progress along the deck was painful.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt lonely in the forecastle, and wished to berth with the other Chileans in the neighborhood of the saloon.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Mr. Boyle was so far recovered that he could walk; he even took command of two watches in the twenty-four hours, but was forbidden to exert himself, lest the wound in his back should reopen.
