used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Order!" cried Perigal, who was always a peacemaker.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading We were once more at anchor in Port Royal harbour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
in a state of sleep
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were once more at anchor in Port Royal harbour.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
Bobus
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From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
crammers
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From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Order!" cried Perigal, who was always a peacemaker.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading We were once more at anchor in Port Royal harbour.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
and nothing more
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
hear with intention
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
McAllister
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From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were once more at anchor in Port Royal harbour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
on one occasion
From this reading We were once more at anchor in Port Royal harbour.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Order!" cried Perigal, who was always a peacemaker.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
peacemakernounUS /ˈpiːsmeɪkər/
someone who tries to bring peace
From this reading "Order!" cried Perigal, who was always a peacemaker.
Perigal
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From this reading "Order!" cried Perigal, who was always a peacemaker.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading We were once more at anchor in Port Royal harbour.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading We were once more at anchor in Port Royal harbour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
transport commercially
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
shouldn't
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From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
in the near future
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Order!" cried Perigal, who was always a peacemaker.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were once more at anchor in Port Royal harbour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were once more at anchor in Port Royal harbour.
at the time that
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
which person or people
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading McAllister was soon in the midst of some wonderful Highland legend, while attempting to listen to which I fell fast asleep.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you shouldn't support it by telling crammers," said McAllister, who took a pleasure in irritating poor Bobus.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Come, Mac, let Bobus spin his yarns, and do you spin yours; and now just go on with that story about the Highlands which you had begun the other evening, when the squall struck the ship."
