used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
amovin
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From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
any thing at all
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
apeak
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From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
beachesnounUS /ˈbiːtʃəz/
plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
crabsnounUS /kræbz/
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
disableverbUS /dɪˈseɪbəl/
make unable to perform a certain action
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
else
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From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
ENGINEERnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
fiddlernounUS /ˈfɪdələr/
a musician who plays the violin
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
gink
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From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
hoss
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From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
I'd
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From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
a small worthless amount
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
and nothing more
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
lifternounUS /ˈlɪftər/
an athlete who lifts barbells
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
mudhook
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From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
okayadjectiveUS /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
PERKnounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
pullsnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
sensingnounUS /ˈsensɪŋ/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
She's
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From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
transport commercially
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
precisely as stated
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The task being completed, the sloop began to move backward, very much like those fiddler crabs Perk had watched retreating before his attack on one of the sandy Florida beaches.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
we'll
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From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
in or at the place that
From this reading "A few more good pulls an' we'll have the old gink where we want it."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
which person or people
From this reading "She's amovin' okay, old hoss!" gasped Perk who had been doing considerable straining, anxious to display his ability as a mudhook lifter.
winchnounUS /wɪntʃ/
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ENGINEER PERK ON DECK Everything else being in readiness Jack and his muscular comrade started to work the deck winch in order to get the anchor "apeak," as Perk called it, being desirous of showing off with his limited knowledge of things nautical.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Looks like I'd better go aboard our ship and get away from here before anything happens to disable a wing," Jack hastened to remark, sensing possible trouble which would be in the nature of a serious calamity just then.
