used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bit tired in the bargain I take it, partner?"
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Climb aboard, Jack, an' let's have a little talk-fest while we rest up."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading A bit tired in the bargain I take it, partner?"
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A bit tired in the bargain I take it, partner?"
bottledverbUS /ˈbɑːtəld/
past form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
confined by bonds
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
ClimbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Climb aboard, Jack, an' let's have a little talk-fest while we rest up."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
Congrats
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From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
didn't
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From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
engineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Climb aboard, Jack, an' let's have a little talk-fest while we rest up."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
I'm
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From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A bit tired in the bargain I take it, partner?"
it's
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From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
a small worthless amount
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
juicenounUS /dʒuːs/
the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
let's
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From this reading Climb aboard, Jack, an' let's have a little talk-fest while we rest up."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Climb aboard, Jack, an' let's have a little talk-fest while we rest up."
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
mateyadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪti/
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading A bit tired in the bargain I take it, partner?"
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Climb aboard, Jack, an' let's have a little talk-fest while we rest up."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
in the near future
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
carry out
From this reading A bit tired in the bargain I take it, partner?"
talk-fest
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From this reading Climb aboard, Jack, an' let's have a little talk-fest while we rest up."
TAMPAnounUS /ˈtæmpə/
a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
a special situation
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A bit tired in the bargain I take it, partner?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Climb aboard, Jack, an' let's have a little talk-fest while we rest up."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TAMPA BOUND "Congrats, Perk," said Jack, as soon as he came close enough, "you did the thing up in first-class shape.
you'd
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From this reading "Lay off on that stuff, matey," replied the other, scornfully, "me, I never get what you'd call tired, but jest the same I'm right glad it's all over an' the rotten crate didn't get sunk out there--hate to lose all this bottled juice we come by in such a queer way.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If all other jobs went back on you I reckon you could get your papers along the engineering line.
