used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few photographs stood on the shelf above the hearth.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A few photographs stood on the shelf above the hearth.
(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 Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
any person at all
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
bachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading The Coxswain won on the claim of being a married man and understanding mysteries beyond the ken of bachelors.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Coxswain won on the claim of being a married man and understanding mysteries beyond the ken of bachelors.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading The revolving bookcase supported a bowl of flowers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The Coxswain won on the claim of being a married man and understanding mysteries beyond the ken of bachelors.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
Coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few photographs stood on the shelf above the hearth.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The revolving bookcase supported a bowl of flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A few photographs stood on the shelf above the hearth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading The Coxswain won on the claim of being a married man and understanding mysteries beyond the ken of bachelors.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
ListsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Coxswain won on the claim of being a married man and understanding mysteries beyond the ken of bachelors.
ManualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The Coxswain won on the claim of being a married man and understanding mysteries beyond the ken of bachelors.
MartialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
misnomernounUS /mɪˈsnoʊmər/
an incorrect or unsuitable name
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The Coxswain won on the claim of being a married man and understanding mysteries beyond the ken of bachelors.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few photographs stood on the shelf above the hearth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading A few photographs stood on the shelf above the hearth.
ProcedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
RegulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
seamanshipnoun
skill in sailing
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading A few photographs stood on the shelf above the hearth.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
sotto
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From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A few photographs stood on the shelf above the hearth.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The revolving bookcase supported a bowl of flowers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few photographs stood on the shelf above the hearth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
treatisenounUS /ˈtriːtəs/
a formal exposition
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The Coxswain won on the claim of being a married man and understanding mysteries beyond the ken of bachelors.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
voce
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From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Captain's Coxswain had personally arranged them that morning; had, in fact, had a slight difference of opinion with the Captain's valet (conducted _sotto voce_) over the method of their arrangement.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Some books occupied a revolving bookcase within reach of anyone sitting at the desk; not very interesting books: old Navy Lists, a "King's Regulations," a "Manual of Court Martial Procedure," one or two volumes on International Law, and a treatise on so-called 'modern' seamanship--which, by the way, is a misnomer, seamanship, like love, being of all time.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The Coxswain won on the claim of being a married man and understanding mysteries beyond the ken of bachelors.
