used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ROBINSON CAME TO APPLY HIS LEECH AGAIN--WHAT CAME OF IT--THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD--A FEARSOME SIGHT--THE TRAITOR'S TERROR--JOE DEERING WIPES OFF AN OLD SCORE.
anew
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ROBINSON CAME TO APPLY HIS LEECH AGAIN--WHAT CAME OF IT--THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD--A FEARSOME SIGHT--THE TRAITOR'S TERROR--JOE DEERING WIPES OFF AN OLD SCORE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
APPLYverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ROBINSON CAME TO APPLY HIS LEECH AGAIN--WHAT CAME OF IT--THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD--A FEARSOME SIGHT--THE TRAITOR'S TERROR--JOE DEERING WIPES OFF AN OLD SCORE.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ROBINSON CAME TO APPLY HIS LEECH AGAIN--WHAT CAME OF IT--THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD--A FEARSOME SIGHT--THE TRAITOR'S TERROR--JOE DEERING WIPES OFF AN OLD SCORE.
DEERING
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at any time
From this reading Captain Robinson was more jovial than ever.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
FEARSOMEadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəm/
causing fear or dread or terror
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a boy or man
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
honest-looking
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From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
HOW
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
InstinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ROBINSON CAME TO APPLY HIS LEECH AGAIN--WHAT CAME OF IT--THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD--A FEARSOME SIGHT--THE TRAITOR'S TERROR--JOE DEERING WIPES OFF AN OLD SCORE.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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JOE
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jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Captain Robinson was more jovial than ever.
LEECHnounUS /liːtʃ/
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Captain Robinson was like most sailors in one respect; he was remarkably superstitious.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Robinson was more jovial than ever.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ROBINSON CAME TO APPLY HIS LEECH AGAIN--WHAT CAME OF IT--THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD--A FEARSOME SIGHT--THE TRAITOR'S TERROR--JOE DEERING WIPES OFF AN OLD SCORE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Captain Robinson was like most sailors in one respect; he was remarkably superstitious.
plain-sailing
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From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
presageverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒ/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Captain Robinson was like most sailors in one respect; he was remarkably superstitious.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Captain Robinson was like most sailors in one respect; he was remarkably superstitious.
ROBINSONnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
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ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Captain Robinson was like most sailors in one respect; he was remarkably superstitious.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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an instance of visual perception
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ROBINSON CAME TO APPLY HIS LEECH AGAIN--WHAT CAME OF IT--THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD--A FEARSOME SIGHT--THE TRAITOR'S TERROR--JOE DEERING WIPES OFF AN OLD SCORE.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading Captain Robinson was like most sailors in one respect; he was remarkably superstitious.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ROBINSON CAME TO APPLY HIS LEECH AGAIN--WHAT CAME OF IT--THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD--A FEARSOME SIGHT--THE TRAITOR'S TERROR--JOE DEERING WIPES OFF AN OLD SCORE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Captain Robinson was more jovial than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ROBINSON CAME TO APPLY HIS LEECH AGAIN--WHAT CAME OF IT--THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD--A FEARSOME SIGHT--THE TRAITOR'S TERROR--JOE DEERING WIPES OFF AN OLD SCORE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to-day
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From this reading Instinctive presage of good luck to-day put him in rare spirits, as he made his customary call.
TRAITOR'S
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Robinson was more jovial than ever.
used to ask for information about something
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WIPESnounUS /waɪps/
plural of “wipe” — the act of rubbing or wiping
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in the company of; together with
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His honest-looking, ruddy face was beaming with smiles, and he appeared as hearty as the most honest, upright and plain-sailing fellow in the world.
