used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
at or in the front
From this reading I therefore suggest that we throw out the oars and paddle quietly ahead upon our proper course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
make calm or still
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
without stop or interruption
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I therefore suggest that we throw out the oars and paddle quietly ahead upon our proper course.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
hotteradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtər/
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
immediately past
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
engage in
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
not any; not one
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I therefore suggest that we throw out the oars and paddle quietly ahead upon our proper course.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading I therefore suggest that we throw out the oars and paddle quietly ahead upon our proper course.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I therefore suggest that we throw out the oars and paddle quietly ahead upon our proper course.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
with low volume
From this reading I therefore suggest that we throw out the oars and paddle quietly ahead upon our proper course.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
only a very short time before
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I therefore suggest that we throw out the oars and paddle quietly ahead upon our proper course.
swelteringadjectiveUS /ˈsweltərɪŋ/
excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
express in words
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
propel through the air
From this reading I therefore suggest that we throw out the oars and paddle quietly ahead upon our proper course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I therefore suggest that we throw out the oars and paddle quietly ahead upon our proper course.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
precisely as stated
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This calm may last for a week, for aught that we can tell; there is not the slightest sign of a breeze springing up, so far as I can see.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, shipmates," I said, "we shall do ourselves no good by lying here idly sweltering.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is no need," I continued, seeing signs of a protest on the faces of my companions, "for us to exert ourselves very greatly; and we can scarcely make ourselves hotter than we are, do what we will.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading I propose, therefore, that instead of doing nothing we strike the mast, out oars, and go in search of a wind.
