Chapter IV · 45-57

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

plural of “bucket” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

the act of burning something

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

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From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

without or deprived of the use of speech or words

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

not submissive to authority

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

defiance of authority

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

the force of workers available

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

flowing profusely

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

with speed

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

getting something back again

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

reject (documents) as invalid

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

acceptance of despair

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Insubordination of the Sailors.--Rapid Progress of the Fire.--The Boats lowered.--Ruth's Prize.--A Man saved.--Black Peter.--The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.--A Dangerous Comrade.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

a shaky motion

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Jenny, with practical good sense, was collecting the most valuable part of their property.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

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 At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

showing sorrow

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

during the time that

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then the harsh voice of Markham was heard pouring out orders, loud, but almost inarticulate with rage and drunkenness; while, regardless of his awful situation, with fearful blasphemy he imprecated curses on the negligence which had caused the accident, and on the tardiness of action among his insubordinate crew.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading At length the fire-engine was got to work; lengths of leather hose were stretched down to the burning hold; buckets were rapidly passed from hand to hand; and the splashing of water was followed by the hissing of the flames.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The four young men joined the sailors and worked manfully at the engine or with buckets, while Mr. Mayburn, alternately trembling, weeping, and despairing, and then, in earnest prayer, regaining his firmness and resignation, occupied the care and attention of Margaret almost entirely.