Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

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

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.

confined by bonds

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

extremely pleasing

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

in a manner or to an extent that is well known

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

set up or found

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

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

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.

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

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

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

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

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From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

come together

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

the force of workers available

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

not any; not one

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

on one occasion

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

transport commercially

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

not carefully reworked or perfected or made smooth by polishing

From this reading Captain Law was as rough and unpolished a specimen of the British seaman as it was possible to meet, but a sailor from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

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

From this reading My wages were to be seven pounds a month: I felt that I had “struck oil” at once for I had never heard of seamen getting such fabulous wages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DANGEROUS ENTERPRISE I ARRIVED at Newcastle and was fortunate enough on the first day to ship as able seaman on the barque “P.C.E.”--Captain Law--bound for Noumea, New Caledonia, with a cargo of coal.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

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

From this reading I found out, however, that colonial owners paid good wages, and required good workers for their money, no limejuice methods would suit the coast trade.

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

From this reading But I was young, strong and healthy, and I got along famously with both officers and men.