Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

anew

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

clothing in general

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

many and different

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

a quad with a square body

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

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From this reading Grain was inclined to stoutness--he'll soon be thin again.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Grain was inclined to stoutness--he'll soon be thin again.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

and nothing more

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

a boy or man

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

in a nice way

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

and nothing more

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

a particular situation

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

in the near future

From this reading Grain was inclined to stoutness--he'll soon be thin again.

any vertical post or rod used as a support

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

the property of being strong and resolute

From this reading Grain was inclined to stoutness--he'll soon be thin again.

past form of “sweat” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As for you, you've sweated and slaved so much that your clothes hang on like you a slop-chest shirt on a stanchion just now.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Grain was inclined to stoutness--he'll soon be thin again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Grain was inclined to stoutness--he'll soon be thin again.

(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 "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

which person or people

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DAGO DIVERS "I'm real glad to be able to call you 'Captain,' my lad," said Kettle, and Murray, in delight at his new promotion, wrung his old commander's hand again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But you'll fill 'em out nicely by the time you get back to England again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You've slaved hard enough as mate," Kettle went on, "though that's only what a man's got to do at sea nowadays if he wants promotion, and it'll probably amuse you to see Grain, who steps into your shoes, doing the work of four deck hands and an extra boatswain as well as his own.