used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There was little or no formality on board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
Dave
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From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
having made preparations
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
Ellen's
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From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
at any time
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading There was little or no formality on board.
set up or found
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
Grummitt's
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From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little or no formality on board.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
not any; not one
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was little or no formality on board.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
not often
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
transport commercially
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little or no formality on board.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
towingverbUS /ˈtoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
precisely as stated
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
wanderersnounUS /ˈwɑːndərərz/
plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading In another two minutes the question of wages had been disposed of, and the two wanderers found themselves installed as members of the _Mary Ellen’s_ crew, much to their own satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The tug was one of a host of craft that spent most of their time prowling about the waters off Sydney, looking for a ship that needed towing to a berth in the vast harbor, seldom being away more than four or five days at a time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
at the time that
From this reading The skipper was as amiable as he was fat, and he did not expect the crew to exert themselves unduly when they were afloat, waiting about.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “IF EVER YOU GET THE CHANCE――” “Thank you very much,” said Dave, by no means inclined to jest at the opportunity in spite of Captain Grummitt’s tone.
