adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition were sailmakers, boys, bosuns, and the carpenter.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading The _Britannia_ was alongside, and we were getting under way.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
bosuns
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From this reading In addition were sailmakers, boys, bosuns, and the carpenter.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In addition were sailmakers, boys, bosuns, and the carpenter.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
Britannia
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From this reading The _Britannia_ was alongside, and we were getting under way.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading In addition were sailmakers, boys, bosuns, and the carpenter.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
donkey-engine
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From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Of the crew proper were two watches of fifteen men each.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Of the crew proper were two watches of fifteen men each.
for'ard
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From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
forecastle-head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
foremastnoun
the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The _Britannia_ was alongside, and we were getting under way.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In addition were sailmakers, boys, bosuns, and the carpenter.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Of the crew proper were two watches of fifteen men each.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
sailmakers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In addition were sailmakers, boys, bosuns, and the carpenter.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of the crew proper were two watches of fifteen men each.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The _Britannia_ was alongside, and we were getting under way.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Britannia_ was alongside, and we were getting under way.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Of the crew proper were two watches of fifteen men each.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The _Britannia_ was alongside, and we were getting under way.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The _Britannia_ was alongside, and we were getting under way.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I climbed the ladder on the side of the for’ard house (which house contained, as I discovered, the forecastle, the galley, and the donkey-engine room), and went part way along the bridge to a position by the foremast, where I could observe the crew heaving up anchor.
windlassnounUS /ˈwɪndləs/
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A considerable body of men was walking around with the windlass or variously engaged on the forecastle-head.
