used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
ain't
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From this reading "I reckon you ain't in any sort of a hurry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I reckon you ain't in any sort of a hurry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
Broome
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From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
a boy or man
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
he's
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From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "I reckon you ain't in any sort of a hurry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon you ain't in any sort of a hurry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I reckon you ain't in any sort of a hurry.
interposed
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From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
Jim
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From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
and nothing more
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
ketchnounUS /ketʃ/
a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
plumbverbUS /plʌm/
measure the depth of something
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon you ain't in any sort of a hurry.
REMINISCENCEnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "I reckon you ain't in any sort of a hurry.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
carry out
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
at the time that
From this reading A REMINISCENCE The bargain completed, the two comrades were about to board the craft when the old sailor of the cove interposed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
wouldn't
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From this reading "I guess that he wouldn't really do us any damage," replied Jim, with an assumed carelessness.
yer
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From this reading If you start across the bay now before it gets plumb dark old Bill Broome is liable to ketch yer," and the aged fellow gave Jim a shrewd look from under his grizzled eyebrows.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I reckon you ain't in any sort of a hurry.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "I should think that you would have to look out for him, yourself," put in the engineer; "he's just as likely as not to drop in on you sometime, and take your two boats and such ballast as you have stowed away in your cabin, that he might take a fancy to."
