used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
(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 The boat floated quietly on all night.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
in addition
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
aspirantsnounUS /ˈæspərənts/
plural of “aspirant” — an ambitious and aspiring young person
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat floated quietly on all night.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
make calm or still
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
placed crosswise
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
espied
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From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The boat floated quietly on all night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
a state of high honor
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
the state of being honored
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
lateen-riggedadjective
rigged with a triangular (lateen) sail
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
the force of workers available
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
become covered with mist
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The boat floated quietly on all night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boat floated quietly on all night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
prize-money
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From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
with low volume
From this reading The boat floated quietly on all night.
on the contrary
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
having a supporting base
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
stern-sheets
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From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
carry out
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
a special situation
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
precisely as stated
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
whereon
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From this reading "That shall be our prize," exclaimed Paddy, standing up in the stern-sheets; whereon he made the crew a speech, and talked a great deal about honour, glory, and renown, and treading in the steps of the old heroes of Great Britain, and prize-money, and several other themes.
a Caucasian
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
which person or people
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon after daylight they espied a long, low, lateen-rigged craft stealing along close in with the land--her white canvas dimly seen through the morning mist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Paddy was jumping rather too fast at conclusions; but Jack, who also thought it would be a very fine thing to take a prize, although some doubts crossed his mind as to the propriety of so doing, did not attempt to dissuade him from his intentions.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It never occurred to the young aspirants for naval renown that they should have made the men get out their oars and pull, as there was a perfect calm.
