used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
bightnounUS /baɪt/
a loop in a rope
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
Brandon
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From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
buffetedadjectiveUS /bəˈfeɪd/
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
castawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
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From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
being one more than seven
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
one or the other of two
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
an opposing military force
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
divisible by two
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
with resolute determination
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
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From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
ReefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
in a strange manner
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE ENEMY APPEARED SLOWLY the rude craft drew near the hull of the Silver Swan.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
(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 brig floated as well as though she had never struck upon Reef Eight, nor been buffeted by the gales of this southern sea for well nigh three months.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The recent storm had done little damage to her deck either, although the rails were smashed in one or two places.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Her wheel had been lashed firmly, and strangely enough it still remained so, and now, in this quiet sea, the brig held as even a keel as though she was well manned.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Within two hours of the time the castaways had been assured that the wreck they were nearing _was_ the Silver Swan, the raft came up under her lee rail, and Brandon caught the bight of a cable over a pin on the quarter.
