used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COWARD'S BLOW.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
exhale hard
From this reading A COWARD'S BLOW.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
bulkheadsnounUS /ˈbʌlkhedz/
plural of “bulkhead” — a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
commander'snounUS /kəˈmændərz/
possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
cool-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
COWARD'SnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
possessive form of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading A COWARD'S BLOW.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
set up or found
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
a long fixed look
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
onrushnoun
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
a full supply
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
quellingnounUS /ˈkwelɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
with speed
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
Rhode
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
not in physical motion
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
stokersnounUS /ˈstoʊkərz/
plural of “stoker” — Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912)
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thanks to the boys' defense of the stairway, and the cool-headed commander's prompt action in quelling the onrush of the stokers, the boys found that there was plenty of room in the two boats that still remained to be lowered.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Haste, however, was a matter of necessity, as the flames by this time had devoured the bulkheads and were sweeping forward, driven by the high wind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In its company were enrolled the cowardly stokers, at whom the boys could not gaze without a feeling of disgust.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading The captain of the _Rhode Island_ had recovered his wits, and the loading of the boats went on rapidly.
