used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
having companions or an escort
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
any thing at all
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
CalamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
CASTAWAYSnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
derricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
doss-house
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From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
being one more than seven
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
emphasiseverb
give extra weight to (a communication)
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
hawsernoun
large heavy rope for nautical use
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
hesitatesverbUS /ˈhezəteɪts/
third-person singular of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
I'll
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From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
insultsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
express in words
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
scumnounUS /skʌm/
worthless people
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
sick-list
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From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
a lightweight cord
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many of them had heads or limbs in bandages, and they were as meek as little lambs.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As the ship's bells were struck, Calamity mounted the bridge, accompanied by the mate, and walked up to the rail.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS The following morning, at eight bells, those of the crew not on duty or on the sick-list were assembled upon the forward hatch.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
which person or people
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What I want to say is this: the first man who raises a murmur about anything or hesitates in carrying out an order, that man I'll string up at the end of a derrick with a hawser for a collar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm not going to waste my breath by telling such a crowd of doss-house and prison scum as you are what I think about you," he said in a harsh, grating voice, that seemed to emphasise the insults.
