used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
ACHIEVESverbUS /əˈtʃiːvz/
third-person singular of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading CHARLIE ACHIEVES SUCCESS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
(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 In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
for the reason that
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
CHARLIE
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From this reading CHARLIE ACHIEVES SUCCESS.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
divisible by two
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
of great significance or value
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
the force of workers available
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
modelled
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From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
by chance
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
participate in games or sport
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
ribbands
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From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
stern-post
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From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading CHARLIE ACHIEVES SUCCESS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
the act of using
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
precisely as stated
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in the old mode, nothing could be done without the stem and stern-post, as they were needed to shape her by.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We shall now see what use Charlie made of his scattering frames, as he called them, since they are to play a very important part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the modern mode of building, the carpenter will stretch out his keel, begin to timber out in the middle, perhaps timber out as far as the forward and after frames, and even put in some ceiling, before raising the stem and stern, because the vessel is all modelled, and he can put every timber in her, and hold her together with ribbands without putting on a single plank.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although Charlie was not working by contract, and limited as to time, yet he thought he should need ten men to handle the timber, which was all green and of large size, especially as, being on an island, it was not very easy to procure more.
