an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO THE SECOND CUTTER.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO THE SECOND CUTTER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
Christiansand
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From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
consorts
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From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
criticised
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From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
CUTTERnounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO THE SECOND CUTTER.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
fjordnounUS /fjɔːrd/
a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
most important element
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
continue talking
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
restrictionsnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃənz/
plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO THE SECOND CUTTER.
transport commercially
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO THE SECOND CUTTER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO THE SECOND CUTTER.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
precisely as stated
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading On board the ship and her two consorts the boys swarmed like bees in the rigging, eagerly watching every new object that was presented to their view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The gentle breeze from the southward enabled the fleet to proceed without delay up the fjord to the town of Christiansand; and, as there was very little ship's duty to be done under such circumstances, the students had an excellent opportunity to examine the islands and the main shore.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The two yachts, which were not restrained by any insurance restrictions, stood boldly up the fjord, following closely in the wake of the two schooners.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As nautical young gentlemen, they criticised the Norwegian boats and vessels that sailed on the bay, comparing them with those of their own country.
