used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
(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 "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
at or in or to any place
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "But what's the use of working when father expects you to be his guest?"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "But what's the use of working when father expects you to be his guest?"
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
fo'castle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "But what's the use of working when father expects you to be his guest?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But what's the use of working when father expects you to be his guest?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
NASSAUnounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading NASSAU.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
and nothing more
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
express in words
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
shell-back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "For an old shell-back like me the only place is the fo'castle," he said in reply to all their arguments.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
the act of using
From this reading "But what's the use of working when father expects you to be his guest?"
Vandyne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
look attentively
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But what's the use of working when father expects you to be his guest?"
at the time that
From this reading "But what's the use of working when father expects you to be his guest?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It don't stand to reason that a sailor would be comfortable anywhere else, an' I'd be like a fish out of water if I couldn't go on watch with the others of my kind."
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "But what's the use of working when father expects you to be his guest?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
yacht's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three boys and Joe were given quarters in the yacht's cabin, but nothing Mr. Vandyne could say would induce Bob to remain aft.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But what's the use of working when father expects you to be his guest?"
