the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Marshall at once ordered the cargo shifted as desired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
Blott's
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From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Marshall at once ordered the cargo shifted as desired.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
CAVASA
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From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
Dave
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From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
wanted intensely
From this reading Captain Marshall at once ordered the cargo shifted as desired.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
the act of departing
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
immediately past
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Captain Marshall at once ordered the cargo shifted as desired.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
not any; not one
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
on one occasion
From this reading Captain Marshall at once ordered the cargo shifted as desired.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Captain Marshall at once ordered the cargo shifted as desired.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
Phil
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From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
Roger
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From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Captain Marshall at once ordered the cargo shifted as desired.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
supercargonoun
an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Then, I think, I can do something, but I am not sure."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading This did not please the supercargo, but the master of the vessel paid no attention to Van Blott's objections.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must shift that part of the cargo first," came from the ship's carpenter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading CAVASA ISLAND AT LAST Phil and Roger heard the conversation between Dave and the old sailor, and it worried them so much that they hurried below, to learn what might be going on.
