anew
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
Aveline
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From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
give encouragement to
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
at any time
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
GreshamnounUS /ˈɡreʃəm/
English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
in motion
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
pumpsnounUS /pʌmps/
plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
relaxingadjectiveUS /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
done under pressure
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
term of address for a man
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
a male human offspring
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
express in words
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Cheer up, lads! cheer up!" shouted the captain ever and anon, as the men appeared to be relaxing their efforts at the pumps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
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 Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It needed not now for any one to tell Sir Thomas Gresham or his companions in the cabin of the danger we were in, for already the water was rising to their feet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading They now rushed with scared looks on deck; Sir Thomas supporting his son in his arms, followed by Aveline and her maiden.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Still, although the crew worked on bravely, the water continued pouring in, and rising higher and higher.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will see your homes again, never fear, if you keep moving smartly!"