used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
absenteesnounUS /ˌæbsənˈtiːz/
plural of “absentee” — one that is absent or not in residence
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
aguenounUS /ˈeɪɡjuː/
a fit of shivering or shaking
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
(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 "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
in addition
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
brigs
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From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
casksnounUS /kæsks/
plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
ClemensnounUS /ˈklemənz/
United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910)
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
Hammond
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From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
how
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From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
Jeremy
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From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
Jeremy's
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From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
Joe
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From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
provided with artificial light
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
MutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
NeptunenounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mutiny of the _Neptune_ Having carried out my instructions, I directed the boat's crew to row back to the shore, and having secured the little craft and removed her oars, the men followed me to the stockade.
twas
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From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
look attentively
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
in or at the place that
From this reading Having reported myself to Captain Jeremy, I walked over to where Clemens was seated, and asked him how he felt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Never better in my life, Master Hammond," was his astonishing reply; from which, coupled with the fact that the other absentees from the _Neptune_ were not ashamed to be seen away from their posts, I concluded that 'twas all part and parcel of Captain Jeremy's plans.
which person or people
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seated around on upturned casks, or sprawling on the ground, were as many of the crews of both brigs as could be spared, besides the garrison of the stockade; and, to my surprise, I recognized Joe Clemens, who had been sent ashore, presumably ill with the ague, and also the four men who ought, according to the list of names, to have been keeping watch on board the _Neptune_.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was now night, but the open space within the palisade was lit by the glare of a huge fire.
