AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
Cappy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
eyeglassesnounUS /ˈaɪɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
McBride
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
mild-manneredadjective
behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
Nokomis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
OverlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
Peasley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
RetrievernounUS /riˈtriːvər/
a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
RicksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That afternoon Mr. Skinner herded Captain McBride of the Nokomis and his Norwegian mate into Cappy Ricks' office.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
TownnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
viaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From New York he was to take passage to Liverpool, thence via the A. D. line to Cape Town.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Cappy almost had a bloody sweat when he reflected on the expense for provisions and wages for the crew during the weeks of idleness while McBride was on the way to join the Retriever.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both he and Mr. Skinner had decided that nothing could be gained by informing McBride, who was a little, mild-mannered gentleman with gold eyeglasses, of the potential ducking that awaited him at the hands of Matt Peasley; for just before McBride said good-bye and started for the train Cappy and Mr. Skinner discovered that their apple cart again had been upset.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Cappy brought them to terms very promptly, and the captain started for New York on the Overland the same night.
