aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
AjaxnounUS /ˈeɪdʒæks/
a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
ANTWERPnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading OLD ANTWERP.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
engine-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
machinistsnounUS /məˈʃiːnɪsts/
plural of “machinist” — a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD ANTWERP.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
plowedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
Raynor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of course, while in port, Jack was at liberty, and he spent his time roaming about the quaint old harbor and city.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Through varying winds and seas, the _Ajax_ plowed steadily on her way, and in due course arrived at Antwerp and discharged her cargo.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Since he was the junior member of the engine-room crew, this work fell to his lot.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Raynor joined him sometimes on these expeditions, but the young engineer was kept busy making minor repairs on the engines and directing the machinists.
