used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
Calamity's
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From this reading It was Calamity's presence that made him do it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
CONSULnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading HOW FRANK SAW THE CONSUL.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was Calamity's presence that made him do it.
give expression to
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
foremastnoun
the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading HOW FRANK SAW THE CONSUL.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Calamity's presence that made him do it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
HOW
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From this reading HOW FRANK SAW THE CONSUL.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
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 FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was Calamity's presence that made him do it.
engage in
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
and nothing more
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was Calamity's presence that made him do it.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
cut with a saw
From this reading HOW FRANK SAW THE CONSUL.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW FRANK SAW THE CONSUL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading It would not only make it unpleasant for himself, but Frank would most likely be punished for daring to express himself so plainly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading FRANK knew why it was that Mr. Gale changed his tone and manner so suddenly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The mate knew that if this man had overheard any of the conversation between himself and Frank he would go straight to the captain with it; and it would never do to let the skipper know that one of his officers had been so familiar with a foremast hand.
