used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
ADRIFTadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
AiresnounUS /ˈeriz/
plural of “aire” — a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
(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 He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor did he shirk any of the work himself.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Man the boats!" shouted the captain.
Buenos
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From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
davits
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From this reading The lifeboats were loosened on the davits and made ready to launch.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he shirk any of the work himself.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did he shirk any of the work himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nor did he shirk any of the work himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
Josephine
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From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The lifeboats were loosened on the davits and made ready to launch.
lifeboatsnounUS /ˈlaɪfboʊts/
plural of “lifeboat” — a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship
From this reading The lifeboats were loosened on the davits and made ready to launch.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading The lifeboats were loosened on the davits and made ready to launch.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The lifeboats were loosened on the davits and made ready to launch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
the force of workers available
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he shirk any of the work himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor did he shirk any of the work himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The lifeboats were loosened on the davits and made ready to launch.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading Nor did he shirk any of the work himself.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Man the boats!" shouted the captain.
in the near future
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nor did he shirk any of the work himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lifeboats were loosened on the davits and made ready to launch.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading ADRIFT Captain Dodge stood near by urging on his men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lifeboats were loosened on the davits and made ready to launch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Nor did he shirk any of the work himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He fought the flames with all the fury of a determined man, but it soon became plain that it was an unequal struggle and that the _Josephine_ would never reach Buenos Aires or any other port for that matter.
