used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
confined by bonds
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
can't
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From this reading “It can’t be done without more hands.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “It can’t be done without more hands.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
Frinks
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From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “It can’t be done without more hands.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
mainsailnoun
the lowermost sail on the mainmast
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
an angry dispute
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
rekindledverbUS /riˈkɪndəld/
past form of “rekindle” — kindle anew, as of a fire
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
Scoble
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From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if the vessel was in danger, as the mate intimated, he wanted to know something more of the situation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BOUND TO ENGLAND At this stage of the discussion, Louis happened to step out of the stateroom to which he had retired on the appearance of Scoble, for he did not wish to provoke a quarrel with him at present.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “It can’t be done without more hands.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been better, so far as preserving the peace was concerned, if he had kept out of sight.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading “Go on deck, Mr. Frinks, and put a reef in the mainsail!” stormed the captain; and his wrath seemed to be freshly rekindled at the sight of Louis.
