used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
in addition
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
caulkingnounUS /ˈkɔːkɪŋ/
a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
communicated in words
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
set up or found
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
hempnounUS /hemp/
a plant fiber
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
engage in
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
manillanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
the local environment
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
plankingnounUS /ˈplæŋkɪŋ/
planks collectively; a quantity of planks
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
a strong line
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In one of their evening conferences George expressed his concern about the future of Angel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading The mast was stepped in, and a sufficient quantity of manilla rope twisted for the sails, and also a supply put aboard for other needs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE VOYAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANGEL, AND THE DISCOVERY Within the next week the boat hull was practically completed, and now needed caulking.
woodyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdi/
made of or containing or resembling wood
From this reading For this purpose the hemp, which had been found, as previously stated, was broken up, and as much of the woody portions removed as could be taken out, so as to make it available for filling in the crevices between the planking.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sails were not yet completed, but they would doubtless be ready by the time the other parts were.
