Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

later than; following

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

(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 Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

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

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

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

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

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

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

the act of departing

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

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

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

praise vociferously

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

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

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

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

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

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From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

engage in

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

a form of address for a man

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

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 Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

above and across; more than

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

go across or through

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

express in words

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

transport commercially

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

term of address for a man

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

express in words

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

a special situation

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

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

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

quick to take offense

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans

From this reading Call up the hands to try and get some more sail on her; for I'm going to make the best of this typhoon now, as it has made the best it could of me--one good turn deserves another."

except if; if not

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

at the time that

From this reading "I'd have you to know I'm captain of my own ship; and when I say a thing I mean a thing!

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

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

which person or people

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Of course there was no arguing with him after this; so all Mr Mackay could do was to pass the word forward for Tim Rooney, and tell him what Captain Gillespie's orders were--there was no good attempting to hail the boatswain, for not a word shouted could be heard beyond the poop.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

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From this reading "No, I don't forget, Mister Mackay; and, if we were going twenty it wouldn't make the slightest difference," retorted the captain, who was thoroughly roused now, as the first mate could tell by his addressing him as "Mister," which he never did unless pretty well worked up and in a general state of temper.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But, you forget, sir," suggested the other good-humouredly, so as not to anger the "old man," who was especially touchy about his navigation; "you forget the rate the ship's going--over twelve knots?"