used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
acceptsverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
carked
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From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading As the work of refitting progresses, Doctor Franklin comes over from Passy.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading As the work of refitting progresses, Doctor Franklin comes over from Passy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading As the work of refitting progresses, Doctor Franklin comes over from Passy.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the work of refitting progresses, Doctor Franklin comes over from Passy.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
heart-eating
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From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
l'Orient
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From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the work of refitting progresses, Doctor Franklin comes over from Passy.
overhaulverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːl/
travel past
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
Passy
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From this reading As the work of refitting progresses, Doctor Franklin comes over from Passy.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
progressesnounUS /ˈprɑːɡresəz/
plural of “progress” — gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading As the work of refitting progresses, Doctor Franklin comes over from Passy.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
on the contrary
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
refitnounUS /riˈfɪt/
outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
refittingverbUS /riˈfɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “refit” — fit out again
From this reading As the work of refitting progresses, Doctor Franklin comes over from Passy.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
Richard
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From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
rustedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪd/
having accumulated rust
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
transport commercially
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
shruggingverbUS /ˈʃrʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Paul Jones goes down to l’Orient to begin the overhaul and refit of the _Richard_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has been so beaten upon by disappointments, so carked and rusted by delays, since his old ship _Ranger_ spread its sails for home, and left him as it were an exile on French shores, that rather than further endure such heart-eating experiences he is ready to embrace the desperate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As the work of refitting progresses, Doctor Franklin comes over from Passy.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is not a good ship, not a ship on which a prudent commander would care to stake his life and reputation; but it is the best he can get, and Captain Paul Jones accepts it, shrugging his shoulders.
a late time of life
From this reading The ship is twenty years old, and he finds it shaken and worn by time and weather.
