used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SHIP’S COMPANY.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Mr. Rimmer, the carpenter of the Tritonia,” said O’Hara, by way of introduction.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SHIP’S COMPANY.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
Frisbone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading “Mr. Rimmer, the carpenter of the Tritonia,” said O’Hara, by way of introduction.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading “Mr. Rimmer, the carpenter of the Tritonia,” said O’Hara, by way of introduction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
Rimmer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Rimmer, the carpenter of the Tritonia,” said O’Hara, by way of introduction.
a strong line
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Rimmer, the carpenter of the Tritonia,” said O’Hara, by way of introduction.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
cut with a saw
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
SHIP'SnounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SHIP’S COMPANY.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am glad to see an American seaman on board of this steamer,” replied Mr. Frisbone heartily.
Tritonia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The carpenter of the Tritonia climbed up the rope, and reached the deck of the steamer.
VOLUNTEERverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SHIP’S COMPANY.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Mr. Rimmer, the carpenter of the Tritonia,” said O’Hara, by way of introduction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The moment he saw Mr. Frisbone, he recognized him, and saluted him with nautical politeness.
