used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
Anny
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From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
Anny's
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From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
Black'erchief
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From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
broachnounUS /broʊtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
take in liquids
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
Farran
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From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
HonounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
kegnounUS /keɡ/
the quantity contained in a keg
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
mange-struck
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From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
the force of workers available
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
PetnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
which person or people
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading They were present to witness their captain’s marriage to Anny Farran, and incidentally to carry the rum which was the price of his bride.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Black’erchief Dick, his eyes flashing and his face showing bright and triumphant in the flickering lantern light, shouted the words over the side of Ben’s boat to a little knot of picked men of the _Anny’s_ crew, who were ranged on the sand below.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Dick had insisted on this, and, in spite of the protestations of the two old people, Ben and Pet, the work had been done and the place presented a fairly tidy aspect.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The worn deck of the _Pet_ had been cleaned and partially cleared for the occasion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ho, there, you mange-struck dogs, broach a keg and drink to your captain’s lady!”
