used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ORDERS CHANGE IN A MINUTE "Hullo!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
put or send forth
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading ORDERS CHANGE IN A MINUTE "Hullo!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What does that fellow want?"
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
a boy or man
From this reading What does that fellow want?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading ORDERS CHANGE IN A MINUTE "Hullo!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ORDERS CHANGE IN A MINUTE "Hullo!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then the man stepped out of the doorway to the sidewalk.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading ORDERS CHANGE IN A MINUTE "Hullo!
molenounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ORDERS CHANGE IN A MINUTE "Hullo!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
Runkle
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From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
sailorman
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From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Then the man stepped out of the doorway to the sidewalk.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Then the man stepped out of the doorway to the sidewalk.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What does that fellow want?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the man stepped out of the doorway to the sidewalk.
push forcefully
From this reading From a doorway, a little nearer to the mole, a head was thrust out slightly as its owner surveyed the sailorman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What does that fellow want?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What does that fellow want?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Able seaman Runkle was within a block of the mole where the "Hudson's" launch was due to cast off at half-past ten o'clock, but he halted in his tracks.
