used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
a boy or man
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
cuffedverbUS /kʌft/
past form of “cuff” — hit with the hand
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
brought together in one place
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
Joe
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From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
JOE'S
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From this reading OLD JOE'S YARN.
and nothing more
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
immediately past
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD JOE'S YARN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
transport commercially
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
refrain from harming
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AT seven o'clock the three lads gathered round the old sailor forward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joe having got his pipe to draw to his satisfaction, proceeded to relate the story of his shipwreck.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
v'yage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
YARNnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading OLD JOE'S YARN.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It happened," he said, "on the very first v'yage I made as an A.B.; and proud I was, as you may guess, that I had done at last with being ordered here and ordered there, and kicked here and cuffed there.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was just twenty-one then, and as active and hearty a young chap as you would want to see; not over big, you know, and spare in flesh, but as strong and active as any on board a ship.
