Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Now, this making your way forward isn't by any means such an easy task as one might imagine; for at that hour the deck is swarming with the men at their toilet, stripped to the waist, every man at his tub, lathering, splashing, scrubbing and rubbing, talking, laughing, joking, singing, sweating, and swearing.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Now, this making your way forward isn't by any means such an easy task as one might imagine; for at that hour the deck is swarming with the men at their toilet, stripped to the waist, every man at his tub, lathering, splashing, scrubbing and rubbing, talking, laughing, joking, singing, sweating, and swearing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Now, this making your way forward isn't by any means such an easy task as one might imagine; for at that hour the deck is swarming with the men at their toilet, stripped to the waist, every man at his tub, lathering, splashing, scrubbing and rubbing, talking, laughing, joking, singing, sweating, and swearing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading "Then," you inquire, "it isn't six bells?"

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, this making your way forward isn't by any means such an easy task as one might imagine; for at that hour the deck is swarming with the men at their toilet, stripped to the waist, every man at his tub, lathering, splashing, scrubbing and rubbing, talking, laughing, joking, singing, sweating, and swearing.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

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all the members of a group, with none left out

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indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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at or to or toward the front

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The rogue has lied to get you up.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The rogue has lied to get you up.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Now, this making your way forward isn't by any means such an easy task as one might imagine; for at that hour the deck is swarming with the men at their toilet, stripped to the waist, every man at his tub, lathering, splashing, scrubbing and rubbing, talking, laughing, joking, singing, sweating, and swearing.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

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form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

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address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Then," you inquire, "it isn't six bells?"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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From this reading "Then," you inquire, "it isn't six bells?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Then," you inquire, "it isn't six bells?"

characterized by jokes and good humor

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Now, this making your way forward isn't by any means such an easy task as one might imagine; for at that hour the deck is swarming with the men at their toilet, stripped to the waist, every man at his tub, lathering, splashing, scrubbing and rubbing, talking, laughing, joking, singing, sweating, and swearing.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

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a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading The rogue has lied to get you up.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

engage in

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

the act that results in something coming to be

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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

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the force of workers available

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used to say something is possible but not certain

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

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according to the clock

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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one of four equal parts

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading The rogue has lied to get you up.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

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the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

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the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

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From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

the act of singing vocal music

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term of address for a man

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "Then," you inquire, "it isn't six bells?"

the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

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having only essential or minimal features

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of the kind already mentioned

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-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

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profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

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the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

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an exchange of ideas via conversation

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any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now, this making your way forward isn't by any means such an easy task as one might imagine; for at that hour the deck is swarming with the men at their toilet, stripped to the waist, every man at his tub, lathering, splashing, scrubbing and rubbing, talking, laughing, joking, singing, sweating, and swearing.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then," you inquire, "it isn't six bells?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now, this making your way forward isn't by any means such an easy task as one might imagine; for at that hour the deck is swarming with the men at their toilet, stripped to the waist, every man at his tub, lathering, splashing, scrubbing and rubbing, talking, laughing, joking, singing, sweating, and swearing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The rogue has lied to get you up.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

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a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The rogue has lied to get you up.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

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plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "Not a bit on it, sir," he replies; "wants the quarter."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now, this making your way forward isn't by any means such an easy task as one might imagine; for at that hour the deck is swarming with the men at their toilet, stripped to the waist, every man at his tub, lathering, splashing, scrubbing and rubbing, talking, laughing, joking, singing, sweating, and swearing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Then," you inquire, "it isn't six bells?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At seven o'clock exactly you make your way forward to the sick-bay, on the lower deck at the ship's bows.