used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It will be a pretty tough job; but it is to be done."
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
Dyak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It will be a pretty tough job; but it is to be done."
JumboadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/
of great mass; huge and bulky
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
on one occasion
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
Pottonoun
arboreal fruit-eating mammal of tropical America with a long prehensile tail
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It will be a pretty tough job; but it is to be done."
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
with speed
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
on the contrary
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
sea-cook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
Sedgwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I proposed the matter to Mr Sedgwick, but he rather doubted our capability of performing the operation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
Tanda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It will be a pretty tough job; but it is to be done."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Potto Jumbo is a very good sea-cook," he observed to me, "but not quite capable of producing a dish fit for an invalid; and as to my Dyak, Tanda, his ideas are somewhat limited in that way."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Though we might get some of her timbers and planks, they would be sorely battered by getting knocked on the rocks," he observed; "and to my mind it would be better if we could get them ripped off at once.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be a pretty tough job; but it is to be done."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The weather continued fine, and the vessel hung together; but the boatswain was of opinion that should another gale come on, she would quickly go to pieces.
