Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Well done, my boy," answered the lieutenant.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

plural of “bucket” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

carefully weighed

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Well done, my boy," answered the lieutenant.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

plural of “gallon” — United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

the act of departing

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

ten 10s

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

plural of “jug” — a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

plural of “leak” — an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

bestow a quality on

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

a commissioned military officer

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

preside over

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Well done, my boy," answered the lieutenant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

plural of “quart” — a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

done under pressure

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

express in words

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

plural of “scupper” — drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

transport commercially

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

term of address for a man

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

express a supposition

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

not known

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

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 The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading So I got Ned Jones, who was doing nothing, to lend me a hand; and I calculate that we have emptied two hundred gallons at least, and that's something, sir."

(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 "Well done, my boy," answered the lieutenant.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

which person or people

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The next few hours were as anxious as any that had been passed; for, although the sea was going down and the wind was moderate, the water rushed in through the leaks at a rate which required the ceaseless efforts of the crew to keep under.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Every little helps, I've heard say," answered Tommy to the first lieutenant; "and I suppose a few quarts too much would sink the ship.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The youngest midshipman on board-- Tommy Pratt, hitherto unknown to fame or to our readers--was observed, with one of the ship's boys, who had been considered not strong enough to handle the buckets, running up and down with two big jugs, which they emptied through the scuppers.