used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
consider or hold as true
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
in addition
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
bulliest
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From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
coffee-pot
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From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
the first light of day
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
at any time
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
apart from; not including
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
foreseeingverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
something that is lost
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
engage in
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
oystermen
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From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
oystermen's
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From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
on the contrary
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
cut with a saw
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
in the near future
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The crew of the latter were already on deck, and as soon as the Captain saw that the boys were putting away their blankets, and getting out their breakfast dishes, he invited them to come to breakfast.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The oystermen were pleased with the proposal, and Harry, taking the _Ghost_'s coffee-pot to the galley, made what the Captain declared was the "bulliest" coffee he had ever drank.
at the time that
From this reading When the boys awoke, soon after dawn, a thick fog hid everything except the oyster sloop from their view.
which person or people
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry, foreseeing that the oystermen's coffee would not be quite suited to his fastidious taste, and also desiring to make some return for the Captain's kindness, asked to be allowed to furnish the breakfast table with coffee made by himself.
yachtsmen
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From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is nothing more cheerless than cooking your own breakfast in a cold wet fog, and the young yachtsmen, who were feeling rather tired in consequence of loss of sleep and the excitement of the previous night, were glad to accept the Captain's invitation.
