used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
(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 “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
brigantinenounUS /ˌbrɪɡənˈtiːn/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
Cymbeline
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From this reading Cymbeline.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
and nothing more
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
immediately past
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
Ludlow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
mess-chest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
not one, and not any
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “—Please you, read.”
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “—Please you, read.”
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
seaman'snounUS /ˈsiːmənz/
possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
servitors
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From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
SkimmernounUS /ˈskɪmər/
a rapid superficial reader
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
not in physical motion
From this reading Captain Ludlow, I do not despair; for, see, the lady of the brigantine has still a smile for her servitors!”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
possessing sweep
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
in the direction of
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “It is past!” said the ‘Skimmer of the Seas,’ raising himself from the attitude of great muscular exertion, which he had assumed in order to support the mess-chest, and walking out along the single mast, towards the spot whence the four seamen of Ludlow had just been swept.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
which person or people
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading “It is past! and those who are called to the last account, have met their fate in such a scene as none but a seaman may witness; while those who are spared, have need of all a seaman’s skill and resolution for that which remains!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “—Please you, read.”
