used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
above-water
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From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
Alerte
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From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
amidshipsadverbUS /əˈmɪdʃɪps/
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
connedverbUS /kɑːnd/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
the act of departing
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
Fal
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From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
Falmouth
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From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
set up or found
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
HAULverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
peakedadjectiveUS /piːkt/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
Pengelly
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From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
transport commercially
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
transmittingnounUS /trænˈsmɪtɪŋ/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
Trevorrick
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From this reading Everything that Trevorrick and Pengelly could provide had been placed on board, or had been arranged for at the earliest possible opportunity.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Trevorrick, in peaked cap, bridge coat and rubber boots, tramped up and down the temporary structure amidships.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
at the time that
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
belonging to which person
From this reading Pengelly, whose acquaintance with Falmouth Harbour and the river Fal was extensive, conned the ship from the bows, transmitting his orders to the quartermaster at the above-water steering apparatus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE FIRST HAUL IN spite of her premature departure, the _Alerte_ was well found for her work.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Trevorrick smiled grimly when he reflected that here was a modern pirate vessel proceeding to sea absolutely unarmed with the exception of a service revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition.
