used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
(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 Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
anchor-watch
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From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
COASTINGverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading DEEP-WATER COASTING.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
DEEP-WATERadjective
of or carried on in waters of great depth
From this reading DEEP-WATER COASTING.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
else
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From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
divisible by two
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
at any time
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
every person
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
and nothing more
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
immediately past
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
the middle of the day
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
surf-boat
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From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
surf-boats
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From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But the earliest surf-boat out in the morning came alongside, and took Captain Bunker ashore.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading So the anchor-watch was set, and everybody else turned in to sleep the curious, uneasy sleep of the sailor just in port, after a long series of watches at sea four hours on and off.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Landing that night was quite out of the question, for all the surf-boats had been secured, and even had we possessed a good boat of our own (which we did not) we could not have landed in this tumultuous bay as ever was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His last words to the mate were to "heave short" at noon, for he would then be off with the stores, and we should weigh immediately.
