adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
anew
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
(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 "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
subject to appointment
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
Arethusanoun
any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
blubber-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
BOILINGnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading BOILING.--CUTTING THE LINE.--DUTCH COURAGE.--"MAN OVERBOARD."
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
casksnounUS /kæsks/
plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading BOILING.--CUTTING THE LINE.--DUTCH COURAGE.--"MAN OVERBOARD."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading BOILING.--CUTTING THE LINE.--DUTCH COURAGE.--"MAN OVERBOARD."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
DUTCHadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading BOILING.--CUTTING THE LINE.--DUTCH COURAGE.--"MAN OVERBOARD."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
junknounUS /dʒʌŋk/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading BOILING.--CUTTING THE LINE.--DUTCH COURAGE.--"MAN OVERBOARD."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BOILING.--CUTTING THE LINE.--DUTCH COURAGE.--"MAN OVERBOARD."
Manoel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
oleaginousadjectiveUS /ˌoʊliˈædʒənəs/
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
oozingnounUS /ˈuːzɪŋ/
the process of seeping
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
OVERBOARDadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading BOILING.--CUTTING THE LINE.--DUTCH COURAGE.--"MAN OVERBOARD."
by chance
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
except for; apart from
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOILING.--CUTTING THE LINE.--DUTCH COURAGE.--"MAN OVERBOARD."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
Try-watches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
hard to endure
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
look attentively
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "junk" was then cut up and thrown into casks, to save all the oil that was continually oozing from it, and the fires were started for boiling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Try-watches" were set at night, by dividing the time into two equal portions, each watch taking the whole five or six hours on one stretch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Portuguese Manoel and myself were appointed to work in the blubber-room, which is, perhaps, the best station in trying out, as the fortunate incumbent has but one department to attend to, and being under deck, is not exposed to the weather.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The "case" having been stripped of its oleaginous treasures, was cut adrift, and the Arethusa, with the yards again trimmed to the breeze, stood on her course to the southward.
