used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A whaleboat had been lowered and paddled under the shelter of the ship to the beach.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Others were ashore.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A whaleboat had been lowered and paddled under the shelter of the ship to the beach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A whaleboat had been lowered and paddled under the shelter of the ship to the beach.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
ginnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
ten 10s
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading A whaleboat had been lowered and paddled under the shelter of the ship to the beach.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Nice party," said Stirling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
Others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Others were ashore.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading A whaleboat had been lowered and paddled under the shelter of the ship to the beach.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Nice party," said Stirling.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
revolutionistsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nice party," said Stirling.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading A whaleboat had been lowered and paddled under the shelter of the ship to the beach.
transport commercially
From this reading A whaleboat had been lowered and paddled under the shelter of the ship to the beach.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
Stirling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From his lofty perch Stirling tried to count the number of revolutionists, and had reached two hundred and ten before he stopped counting.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A whaleboat had been lowered and paddled under the shelter of the ship to the beach.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Others were ashore.
whaleboatnoun
a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
From this reading A whaleboat had been lowered and paddled under the shelter of the ship to the beach.
which person or people
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It returned with crude weapons and a ragged crew who could not swim, and they added their shouting to the turmoil as they fell upon the ship’s stores and gin.
