used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
boatswain's
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From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
the act of departing
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
a female domestic
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
main-yardarm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
resigningverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
a strong line
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
cut with a saw
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
transport commercially
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
thwartsnounUS /θwɔːrts/
plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading Her mistress gently laid the head of the prostrate officer against one of the thwarts, and, leaving the handkerchief as a rest for it, followed the maid.
timorousadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmərəs/
timid by nature or revealing timidity
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
unconvincedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/
lacking conviction
From this reading Entirely unconvinced, but resigning herself to her fate, she finally sat down on the small board and was swung to the gangway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
whaleboatnoun
a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
From this reading _A Gentle Pirate_ Eager eyes on the ship had noted the every movement of the whaleboat as she drew near the Ranger.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Old Price saw that a whip and a boatswain's chair had been rigged on the main-yardarm to swing his passengers on board.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sight of the dangling rope awakened a fresh fit of apprehension on the part of the timorous maid, and it was with great difficulty that the amused seaman persuaded her that she was not to be hanged outright.
