6.30
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From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
in addition
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
a person who is in charge
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The seamen were divided into two watches, the officers into three.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The crew had four hours on duty and four hours off.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
being one more than seven
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The crew had four hours on duty and four hours off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crew had four hours on duty and four hours off.
hammocksnounUS /ˈhæməks/
plural of “hammock” — a small natural hill
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The crew had four hours on duty and four hours off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
Indiamen
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From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The seamen were divided into two watches, the officers into three.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
nettings
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From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
not any; not one
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The crew had four hours on duty and four hours off.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
and nothing more
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
by chance
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
pipedverbUS /paɪpt/
past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
privateers
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From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
quartermasters
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From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The seamen were divided into two watches, the officers into three.
transport commercially
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading In no other ships outside the navy, excepting perhaps some privateers, was discipline so strict.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The seamen were divided into two watches, the officers into three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The seamen were divided into two watches, the officers into three.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At eight o’clock was breakfast, and then began the duties of the day.[E] The midshipmen slept in hammocks also, but the chief mate and the commander were the only officers in the ship to have a cabin of their own.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading The seamen were divided into two watches, the officers into three.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD At 6.30 A.M. in these East Indiamen the crew began to wash down decks, and an hour later the hammocks were piped up and stowed in the nettings round the waist by the quartermasters.
