used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You had a sharp fight on board here, I see.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Confound those fellows ashore, they keep popping away.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Confound those fellows ashore, they keep popping away.”
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading You had a sharp fight on board here, I see.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
ConfoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading Confound those fellows ashore, they keep popping away.”
cutlassnounUS /ˈkʌtləs/
a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading You had a sharp fight on board here, I see.
fore-lug
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You had a sharp fight on board here, I see.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You had a sharp fight on board here, I see.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
be the source of pain
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
and nothing more
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Confound those fellows ashore, they keep popping away.”
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
immediately past
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
luggernoun
small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
the force of workers available
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
O'Loughlin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You had a sharp fight on board here, I see.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
poppingnounUS /ˈpɑːpɪŋ/
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
From this reading Confound those fellows ashore, they keep popping away.”
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
express in words
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You had a sharp fight on board here, I see.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading You had a sharp fight on board here, I see.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Confound those fellows ashore, they keep popping away.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Confound those fellows ashore, they keep popping away.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have her at last, by St. Patrick!” said Captain O’Loughlin, shaking our hero by the hand; “though I am sorry to say we have lost three men and seven hurt, three or four severely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As the Captain said the words, he stooped and picked up his hat, knocked off by a musket ball just as the lugger was dropping down the reach, under her fore-lug, with the down tide.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading There are six poor fellows dead, and more than a dozen severely hurt with cutlass wounds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You had a sharp fight on board here, I see.
