used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
anew
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
ambiguitynounUS /ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/
an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
assented
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From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The skipper walked slowly to the fo’c’sle and put his head down.
EndeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
fo'c'slenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
destroyed or killed
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The skipper walked slowly to the fo’c’sle and put his head down.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The skipper walked slowly to the fo’c’sle and put his head down.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In response to the cordial invitation of the cook, the mate and one of the hands from the brig _Endeavour_, moored alongside, had come aboard and gone below to look at George.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The skipper walked slowly to the fo’c’sle and put his head down.
slurverbUS /slɜːr/
play smoothly or legato
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
at the time that
From this reading The skipper was about to follow him, to complain of the needless ambiguity of his remarks, when he was arrested by a disturbance from the fo’c’sle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The manner in which they were received was a slur upon the hospitality of the _John Henry_; and they came up hurriedly, declaring that they never wanted to see him again as long as they lived, and shouting offensive remarks behind them as they got over the side of their own vessel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I can quite believe that,” assented the mate, and walked off with an irritating smile.
