aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
BattennounUS /ˈbætən/
stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
blusteringadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
BULKHEADnounUS /ˈbʌlkhed/
a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading THE DOOR IN THE BULKHEAD.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
companion-hatch
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From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Would ye smoke 'em tew, till they went dead, eh?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE DOOR IN THE BULKHEAD.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
eh
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From this reading "Would ye smoke 'em tew, till they went dead, eh?"
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
galsnounUS /ɡælz/
plural of “gal” — United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOOR IN THE BULKHEAD.
insertingverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
jack-knife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
kiver
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From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
quidnounUS /kwɪd/
the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
Sharkey
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From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
transport commercially
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
tew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOOR IN THE BULKHEAD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Would ye smoke 'em tew, till they went dead, eh?"
thicksetadjective
having a short and solid form or stature
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Would ye smoke 'em tew, till they went dead, eh?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
Wa-al
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left the leaders of the mutiny in the forecastle, consulting, in their own coarse and blustering fashion, about the capture of the cabin, and thus acquiring entire possession of the ship.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Would ye smoke 'em tew, till they went dead, eh?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Batten down the companion-hatch--kiver up the skylight with tarpaulin," suggested the short, thickset ruffian Sharkey, "and then smoke 'em out, like rats."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would ye smoke 'em tew, till they went dead, eh?"
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Wa-al, but look ye here--the tew gals," drawled Badger, inserting an enormous quid in his mouth with the point of his jack-knife.
