used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
BusternounUS /ˈbʌstər/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
commodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
corknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
ELEMENTSnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
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 THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
only a very short time before
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
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From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
lockersnounUS /ˈlɑːkərz/
plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
preserversnounUS /priˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “preserver” — a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
express in words
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
sidledverbUS /ˈsaɪdəld/
past form of “sidle” — move unobtrusively or furtively
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
propel through the air
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
tiltingverbUS /ˈtɪltɪŋ/
-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They had discovered half a dozen cork belts under one of the lockers, and these Jack proceeded to hastily throw out.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
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From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
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From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
at the time that
From this reading THE SPORT OF THE ELEMENTS “Just what I expected!” exclaimed George, when he heard what Jack had to say.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I hardly think it’ll be as bad as that,” the commodore told him; “but while we’re about it we’d better fasten on these life preservers!”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Will the boat upset, do you think?” bellowed Buster, as he fancied he could feel the craft already tilting dangerously, so that he “sidled” across to the other side of the crowded little cabin.
