used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
demurverbUS /dɪˈmɜːr/
take exception to
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/
plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned round sharply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
not any; not one
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
in the near future
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
without much difficulty
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He turned round sharply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading He turned round sharply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
stern-sheets
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From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned round sharply.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where does she lie?" said I presently to the man in front of me in plain English.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Presently I volunteered to lend a hand, which was readily accepted.
which person or people
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men, who evidently were used to their captain's eccentricities, made no demur, and laid on with their oars.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The captain meanwhile lay in a comfortable slumber in the stern-sheets, uttering occasional greetings to the world at large, and to me in particular.
