used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
(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 I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
in a serious manner
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
set up or found
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
brought together in one place
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
not in action or at work
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
not any; not one
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
slaververb
let saliva drivel from the mouth
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
moving very fast
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
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From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Watkins found enough to occupy the crew on deck and aloft, and they seemed contented, although I noticed the fellows gathered together in groups whenever idle, and discussed the situation earnestly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The swift slaver made excellent progress in spite of light winds, and proved easy to handle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I made one more trip into the desolate cabin, returning with pipes and tobacco, which I took forward and distributed, an ample supply for all the crew.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A NEW PLAN OF ESCAPE Nothing occurred during the afternoon to disturb the routine work aboard, or to cause me any uneasiness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While they might not be entirely satisfied, and, no doubt, some fear lingered in their minds, the fellows lacked leadership for any revolt, and would remain quiet for the present at least.
