used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
Anstey
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From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The Old Man was fighting a tough battle.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
the act of burning something
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
power to direct or determine
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
take in liquids
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
extricatingverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The Old Man was fighting a tough battle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
of the present time and place
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
lifebelt
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From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
lime-kiln
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From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
LoggedverbUS /lɔːɡd/
inflected form of “log” — enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Old Man was fighting a tough battle.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
Mostyn's
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From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Old Man was fighting a tough battle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
overdoseverbUS /ˈoʊvərdoʊs/
dose too heavily
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
Preston
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From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
quininenounUS /ˈkwaɪnaɪn/
a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
seamanshipnoun
skill in sailing
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
SlippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Now that the immediate danger was over, his throat was burning like a lime-kiln, and his head was buzzing as if he had taken an overdose of quinine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The Old Man was fighting a tough battle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
wallowverbUS /ˈwɑːloʊ/
devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Logged" Peter Mostyn's chief desire upon regaining the deck was to go below and get something to drink.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Slipping off his lifebelt--he had donned it mechanically on rushing to the boat, although in the circumstances the advantages of wearing a lifebelt were of a negative order--Peter returned to the bridge, keeping discreetly in the background.
in or at the place that
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading With Preston and Anstey he was extricating his command from a perilous situation, where skilful seamanship alone could regain control of the helm without allowing the vessel to wallow helplessly in the fiery sea.
