Chapter IV

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

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

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From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

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

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Lord Nelson_ is in Swansea, and you will join her at once.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

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

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

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From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

inflected form of “cancel” — postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

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

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

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

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

the act of departing

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

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

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The _Lord Nelson_ is in Swansea, and you will join her at once.

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

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

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

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

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

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

plural of “indenture” — a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

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

From this reading The _Lord Nelson_ is in Swansea, and you will join her at once.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The _Lord Nelson_ is in Swansea, and you will join her at once.

and nothing more

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The _Lord Nelson_ is in Swansea, and you will join her at once.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

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

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading The _Lord Nelson_ is in Swansea, and you will join her at once.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

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

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

on one occasion

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

and nothing more

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

a small hard fruit

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

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

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

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 Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

a port city in southern Wales on an inlet of the Bristol Channel

From this reading The _Lord Nelson_ is in Swansea, and you will join her at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

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

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

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

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

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

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.

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

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “All the way to Calcutty have I been, and seed nothing but one--banany.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

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From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

in or at the place that

From this reading Howsomever, it was werry good, so I’m going back to have another.”--_Old Sailor Story._ Back once more to the house of Trapp & Sons in the Minories, where I had to face Captain Hole, and “dree my weird.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The _Lord Nelson_ is in Swansea, and you will join her at once.

a late time of life

From this reading It was essential in my sea time for obtaining my certificate that I should have four years of good conduct to show, and that could only be obtained by the cancelling of my indentures, or serving out the remainder of my time.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now Captain Hole had retired from the sea, having put the late mate, Mr. Coleman, in command of the _Alwynton_, and was, moreover, keenly bent upon getting a bit of his own back, so he utterly declined to cancel my indentures and finished the discussion by saying, “I know you like big ships; you have just come home in one in time to go out in a small one.