used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
Andreas
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From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
at or in or to any place
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Otherwise he was not a bad sort of fellow.
Batoum
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From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
blackguardverb
subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
charteredadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərd/
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
a person who is in charge
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
cringingadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
decencynounUS /ˈdiːsənsi/
the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
despicableadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
a boy or man
From this reading Otherwise he was not a bad sort of fellow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
Ivanovitch
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From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
Kulman
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From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
LettishnounUS /ˈletɪʃ/
the official language of Latvia; belongs to the Baltic branch of Indo-European
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
liarnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
likeableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkəbəl/
(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Otherwise he was not a bad sort of fellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
one-timeadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈtaɪm/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise he was not a bad sort of fellow.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
established beyond doubt
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
ROGUESnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
SHIPLOADnounUS /ˈʃɪploʊd/
the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
smuggleverbUS /ˈsmʌɡəl/
import or export without paying customs duties
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Otherwise he was not a bad sort of fellow.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
stowawaysnounUS /ˈstoʊəweɪz/
plural of “stowaway” — a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
carry out
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
Titoff
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From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
unlawfuladjectiveUS /ənˈlɔːfəl/
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
From this reading Except Titoff and one or two of the crew they were likeable rogues, however, and applied an instinctive sense of decency to their unlawful dealings.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
at the time that
From this reading At the time when we lived on board the _Batoum_ as stowaways her officers and crew were rogues almost to a man.
a Caucasian
From this reading A SHIPLOAD OF ROGUES Michael Ivanovitch Titoff, one-time chief engineer of the tramp steamer _Batoum_, proved to the dissatisfaction of Captain White and myself that he was a thief, a mean blackguard, a cunning liar, a cringing coward, a rat, and an altogether despicable cheat.
which person or people
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For example, Andreas Kulman, the Lettish third mate, would cheerfully cheat the Turkish merchant who had chartered the vessel, and cheerfully smuggle drugs from anywhere to anywhere; but I never knew him cheat a friend or a poor man, or take advantage of a stranger in difficulties.
