used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a savage glint in his eye in spite of his silent geniality.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He nodded pleasantly to Trask, who observed that his bronzed face appeared flushed with anger.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He nodded pleasantly to Trask, who observed that his bronzed face appeared flushed with anger.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading He nodded pleasantly to Trask, who observed that his bronzed face appeared flushed with anger.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
the organ of sight
From this reading There was a savage glint in his eye in spite of his silent geniality.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading He nodded pleasantly to Trask, who observed that his bronzed face appeared flushed with anger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
set up or found
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
genialitynounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading There was a savage glint in his eye in spite of his silent geniality.
glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading There was a savage glint in his eye in spite of his silent geniality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
ill-humour
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From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
Jarrow
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From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
something that is lost
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded pleasantly to Trask, who observed that his bronzed face appeared flushed with anger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He nodded pleasantly to Trask, who observed that his bronzed face appeared flushed with anger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
Peth
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From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He nodded pleasantly to Trask, who observed that his bronzed face appeared flushed with anger.
poop-deck
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From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading There was a savage glint in his eye in spite of his silent geniality.
SCHOONERnounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading There was a savage glint in his eye in spite of his silent geniality.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
in the near future
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
express in speech
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading There was a savage glint in his eye in spite of his silent geniality.
taffrailnoun
the railing around the stern of a ship
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a savage glint in his eye in spite of his silent geniality.
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
Trask
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From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a savage glint in his eye in spite of his silent geniality.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
at the time that
From this reading HOW THE SCHOONER ARRIVED OFF THE ISLAND Trask found Captain Jarrow pacing the weather side of the poop-deck when he went up.
which person or people
From this reading He nodded pleasantly to Trask, who observed that his bronzed face appeared flushed with anger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain seemed to be in ill-humour, as if his tilt with Peth had not been settled to his liking, and his attitude that of shame for having lost his face so soon with his "passengers."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol.
