used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
balkedverbUS /bɔːkt/
past form of “balk” — refuse to comply
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
an occurrence of something
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
constitutionallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəli/
according to the constitution
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Newcomb’s case was a little different.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
one or the other of two
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
else
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From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
flatlyadverbUS /ˈflætli/
in an unqualified manner
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
how
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From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
MachiavelliannounUS /ˌmɑːkiəˈveliən/
a follower of Machiavelli's principles
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
engage in
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
mistreatmentnounUS /mɪˈstriːtmənt/
the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
NewcombnounUS /ˈnuːkəm/
United States astronomer (1835-1909)
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
Newcomb's
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From this reading Newcomb’s case was a little different.
being perceived or observed
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
and nothing more
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
others
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From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
startlinglyadverbUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋliː/
in a startling manner
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Had he been my problem, I am confident that the toe of my boot, properly applied a few times, would have startlingly changed his outlook both on work and on keeping his mouth shut when spoken to, but De Long was constitutionally opposed to physical persuasion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
being of use or service
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
at the time that
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading De Long was left with the problem of how to make Collins and Newcomb useful members of our primitive community.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While Collins, before the captain noticed him, had done useful work when it suited him to help, I have little doubt that it was only for the Machiavellian purpose of building up a brutal mistreatment case against the captain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he been ordered to work steadily in harness like the others, he would either have flatly balked or else have done it only as a martyr, neither of which situations the captain was prepared to cope with.
