used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
a cherished desire
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
arsenalnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəl/
all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
BahamasnounUS /bəˈhɑːməz/
island country in the Atlantic to the east of Florida and Cuba; a popular winter resort
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
beef-eaters
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From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
a youthful male person
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
brusqueadjectiveUS /brʌsk/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading HOURS THAT GROW DARK.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
depletedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpliːtɪd/
no longer sufficient
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
wanted intensely
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
enlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/
the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading HOURS THAT GROW DARK.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading HOURS THAT GROW DARK.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
inefficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
not producing desired results; wasteful
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
the force of workers available
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
PHIPPS
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From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
provisioningverbUS /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “provision” — supply with provisions
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
refittingverbUS /riˈfɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “refit” — fit out again
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
tackledverbUS /ˈtækəld/
past form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOURS THAT GROW DARK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
unceasinglyadverb
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
WILLIAM
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From this reading CAPTAIN WILLIAM PHIPPS was as eager as a boy, now that he had definitely settled on the purpose which had for its object the quest of the sunken treasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What with provisioning the craft, enlisting more trustworthy men for the voyage and refitting a somewhat depleted and inefficient arsenal, Phipps waxed brusque and impatient.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Therefore he and Adam and the beef-eaters worked unceasingly to prepare the brig, “Captain Spencer,” for the cruise to the Bahamas.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He had desired to get away from Boston not later than Saturday afternoon, but as the tasks before them had been tackled by Adam and the rest of them on Friday morning, the worthy Captain’s ambition to be on the sea on the Sabbath—a day for which he had little liking—was vain.
