1826
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
(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 Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
corvettenounUS /kɔːrˈvet/
a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
at any time
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
the organ of sight
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
and nothing more
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
a boy or man
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
NarcissusnounUS /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/
bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
perpetratorsnounUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtərz/
plural of “perpetrator” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
piracynounUS /ˈpaɪrəsi/
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
the act of punishing
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
on the contrary
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
express in words
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
for a short time
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
slave-trading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
express in words
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
(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, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I was serving on the West Coast at the time, and, when this yarn begins, held the position of third lieutenant on board the _Narcissus_, a corvette belonging to the slave squadron.
at the time that
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Well, my whole life, from the time when, as a lad of fifteen, I first took to the sea, has been one of adventure, and I have passed through several rather thrilling experiences, so that it is not quite so easy a matter as you may imagine for me to say, off hand and at a moment's notice, which was the most terrible of them all.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading But, as you seem anxious for a yarn, I will tell you of an adventure that befell me shortly after I received my first command.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
a late time of life
From this reading It was in the year 1826, just two years after slave-trading had been declared to be _piracy_ in the eye of the law, and its perpetrators subject to the punishment of death if caught in the act.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE You ask me to relate to you the most terrible adventure I ever experienced?
