Chapter XVIII · A Mutiny

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

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

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

later than; following

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

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

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

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

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading When he concluded, Ben thanked the captain for his kindness, and then put on his hat and started forward.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading When he concluded, Ben thanked the captain for his kindness, and then put on his hat and started forward.

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

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

obtain

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

the act of departing

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading When he concluded, Ben thanked the captain for his kindness, and then put on his hat and started forward.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I was just thinking so myself," replied Bob.

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

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

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

and nothing more

From this reading "I was just thinking so myself," replied Bob.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading When he concluded, Ben thanked the captain for his kindness, and then put on his hat and started forward.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

engage in

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

a particular point in time

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I was just thinking so myself," replied Bob.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

on one occasion

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When he concluded, Ben thanked the captain for his kindness, and then put on his hat and started forward.

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

recurring again and again

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I was just thinking so myself," replied Bob.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I was just thinking so myself," replied Bob.

in the near future

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When he concluded, Ben thanked the captain for his kindness, and then put on his hat and started forward.

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 Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

successive (without a break)

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading When he concluded, Ben thanked the captain for his kindness, and then put on his hat and started forward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When he concluded, Ben thanked the captain for his kindness, and then put on his hat and started forward.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They were going as straight to Singapore as they could go, and once there the castaways would be able to look out for themselves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

a special situation

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "I was just thinking so myself," replied Bob.

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

look attentively

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

at the time that

From this reading When he concluded, Ben thanked the captain for his kindness, and then put on his hat and started forward.

in or at the place that

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

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

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Ben and his young companion at once presented themselves on the quarter-deck, where the captain was waiting to receive them, and after the old sailor had repeated the story he had made up for the occasion, and answered a few questions the officer had to ask him, they were told that they would be in the second mate's watch and were ordered to turn to, which meant go to work.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Master Bob," said the old sailor, as soon as he had an opportunity to gain the boy's ear for a moment, "make up your mind to one thing, and that is, we have jumped right out of the frying-pan plump into the fire."