used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
adroitlyadverbUS /əˈdrɔɪtli/
with adroitness; in an adroit manner
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
amalgamatedadjectiveUS /əˈmælɡəmeɪtɪd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
bos'n's
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From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
dictatesnounUS /dɪkˈteɪts/
plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
drasticallyadverbUS /ˈdræstɪkli/
in a drastic manner
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
apart from; not including
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
Leha
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From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
engage in
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
the force of workers available
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
Merridew
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From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
not any; not one
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
Nua
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From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
transport commercially
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
TitanianounUS /təˈtɑːnjə/
a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
TradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the stay of the _Titania_ at Nua Leha the system of routine was to be drastically altered.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The port and starboard watches, responsible for the care and maintenance of the ship, were reduced to three men each.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
belonging to which person
From this reading The remainder were amalgamated into a working-party whose hours--voluntary, and not subjected to the dictates of a Trades Union--were from sunrise to sunset, with intervals for meals and recreation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Thursday afternoons were "make and mend", as in the Royal Navy, while, except on urgent matters to safeguard the vessel, no work was permitted on Sundays.
working-party
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From this reading The First Day on the Island The shrill pipe of the bos'n's whistle, adroitly manipulated by big Merridew, brought the working-party out of their bunks with the utmost alacrity.
