used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
having companions or an escort
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
regarded with admiration
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
(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 He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
Arendal
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From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
dischargingverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
start firing a weapon
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
the act of departing
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
home-leave
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From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
hundred-daler
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From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
Jacob'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/
possessive form of “jacob” — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
JunonounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊ/
(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
and nothing more
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
leenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
longed-foradjective
greatly desired
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
a brief written record
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
SalvenounUS /sɑːv/
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
move stealthily
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
in the near future
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He was in love: he had received from his captain a hundred-daler note, accompanied by a promise that as soon as he had learnt navigation he should be third mate on board the Juno; and he heard himself admired on all sides by his equals and associates.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for Salve, during the first few days after coming home he was a happy man.
look attentively
From this reading On the day before, as he was sitting on watch in the early morning under the lee of the bulwark, he accidentally overheard a conversation going on upon the slip below that set his blood on fire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The carpenters had just come to their work, and one of them was telling the story of old Jacob's death, and of the heroism which his granddaughter had displayed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was so much work to be done, though, in discharging the cargo and getting the vessel into dock for repairs--they had managed to get her up as far as Arendal--that it would be Saturday evening before he could get his so longed-for home-leave.
