used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBLE ARREST.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
affablyadverbUS /ˈæfəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading "Don't apologize, Mr. McBride," said the "old man" affably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading "Don't apologize, Mr. McBride," said the "old man" affably.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading A DOUBLE ARREST.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
Aubyn
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From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
a person who is in charge
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
copingnounUS /ˈkoʊpɪŋ/
brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
cosily-furnished
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From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
deck-officers
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From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't apologize, Mr. McBride," said the "old man" affably.
increase twofold
From this reading A DOUBLE ARREST.
engine-room
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From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
Lymore
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From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Don't apologize, Mr. McBride," said the "old man" affably.
McBride
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From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
and nothing more
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Don't apologize, Mr. McBride," said the "old man" affably.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Don't apologize, Mr. McBride," said the "old man" affably.
on one occasion
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
paraffinnounUS /ˈperəfən/
from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
Raeburn
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From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
RAMSHAW'S
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From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
reeked
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From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't apologize, Mr. McBride," said the "old man" affably.
transport commercially
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
successive (without a break)
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accordingly Lymore and Aubyn, as representatives of the deck-officers, and McBride and Raeburn for the engine-room staff, were called to the captain's cabin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAPTAIN RAMSHAW'S next step was to hold a consultation with some of his officers as to the advisability of coping with the internal peril that threatened the ship.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For once that cosily-furnished apartment reeked of paraffin, for the chief engineer and his assistant had come practically straight from their work, merely stopping to remove from their faces and hands the greasy black oil and had used paraffin for that purpose.
