used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One after one, the tackles cast off, the guns were sent plunging into the ocean.
(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 All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
balingverbUS /ˈbeɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bale” — make into a bale
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
barricoes
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From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
bucketsnounUS /ˈbʌkəts/
plural of “bucket” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
buoyantlyadverb
in a cheerfully buoyant manner
From this reading Relieved of their weight, the ship floated somewhat more buoyantly.
put or send forth
From this reading One after one, the tackles cast off, the guns were sent plunging into the ocean.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
an opposing military force
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Relieved of their weight, the ship floated somewhat more buoyantly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
founderedverbUS /ˈfaʊndərd/
past form of “founder” — fail utterly; collapse
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One after one, the tackles cast off, the guns were sent plunging into the ocean.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
kettlesnounUS /ˈketəlz/
plural of “kettle” — a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
a particular point in time
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Relieved of their weight, the ship floated somewhat more buoyantly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading One after one, the tackles cast off, the guns were sent plunging into the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One after one, the tackles cast off, the guns were sent plunging into the ocean.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One after one, the tackles cast off, the guns were sent plunging into the ocean.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading One after one, the tackles cast off, the guns were sent plunging into the ocean.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
pumpsnounUS /pʌmps/
plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Relieved of their weight, the ship floated somewhat more buoyantly.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading One after one, the tackles cast off, the guns were sent plunging into the ocean.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
transport commercially
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Relieved of their weight, the ship floated somewhat more buoyantly.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
tacklesnounUS /ˈtækəlz/
plural of “tackle” — the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading One after one, the tackles cast off, the guns were sent plunging into the ocean.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
the act of testing something
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
look attentively
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Still, notwithstanding their utmost exertions, the ship had now ten feet of water in her hold, and had they for a single watch ceased to pump, she must have foundered.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Relieved of their weight, the ship floated somewhat more buoyantly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading All this time three pumps were kept working, and not for a moment did they cease baling out with their buckets, barricoes, and kettles.
be the cause or source of
From this reading At length the admiral gave the order to heave overboard the guns; it was a desperate remedy, for should the ship survive the gale and an enemy be met with, she must helplessly yield; a greater trial to her brave crew than any they had encountered.
