used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
bos'n's
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From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE RESULT OF THE LEADING STOKER'S CURIOSITY "CLEAR lower deck.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Hands fall in to coal ship."
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading THE RESULT OF THE LEADING STOKER'S CURIOSITY "CLEAR lower deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE RESULT OF THE LEADING STOKER'S CURIOSITY "CLEAR lower deck.
increase twofold
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Hands fall in to coal ship."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
foreheadsnounUS /ˈfɔːrhedz/
plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
garbs
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From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Hands fall in to coal ship."
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hands fall in to coal ship."
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE RESULT OF THE LEADING STOKER'S CURIOSITY "CLEAR lower deck.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE RESULT OF THE LEADING STOKER'S CURIOSITY "CLEAR lower deck.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
messesnounUS /ˈmesɪz/
plural of “mess” — a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESULT OF THE LEADING STOKER'S CURIOSITY "CLEAR lower deck.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
PompeynounUS /ˈpɑːmpi/
Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
From this reading "Pompey".
quarter-deck
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From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE RESULT OF THE LEADING STOKER'S CURIOSITY "CLEAR lower deck.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
transport commercially
From this reading Hands fall in to coal ship."
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
STOKER'S
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From this reading THE RESULT OF THE LEADING STOKER'S CURIOSITY "CLEAR lower deck.
stokersnounUS /ˈstoʊkərz/
plural of “stoker” — Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912)
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESULT OF THE LEADING STOKER'S CURIOSITY "CLEAR lower deck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
bound or secured closely
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading In the stokers' messes men arrayed in motley garbs, for the most part consisting of old canvas suits and coloured handkerchiefs tied tightly over their foreheads, cleared out at the double to fall in on the quarter-deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hands fall in to coal ship."
trills
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From this reading The hoarse orders following the shrill trills of the bos'n's mates' pipes rang from end to end of H.M.S.
