used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was not on deck when Barney went on duty at eight bells.
Barney
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From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He was not on deck when Barney went on duty at eight bells.
Charley
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From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He was not on deck when Barney went on duty at eight bells.
the act of departing
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was not on deck when Barney went on duty at eight bells.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading The steward was quite sure Charley had not eaten the midday meal.
being one more than seven
From this reading He was not on deck when Barney went on duty at eight bells.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
the act of departing
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
a boy or man
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
MacFarland
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From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
engage in
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The steward was quite sure Charley had not eaten the midday meal.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The steward was quite sure Charley had not eaten the midday meal.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not on deck when Barney went on duty at eight bells.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was not on deck when Barney went on duty at eight bells.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
Pinch-In
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From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The steward was quite sure Charley had not eaten the midday meal.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The steward was quite sure Charley had not eaten the midday meal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
TickleverbUS /ˈtɪkəl/
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
look attentively
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was not on deck when Barney went on duty at eight bells.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon, and after the ship's departure from Pinch-In Tickle.
at the time that
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome, and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him, or to help him find entertainment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barney MacFarland recalled his conversation with Charley, when he was going off watch.
