used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
adjoinsverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnz/
third-person singular of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
(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 we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
clingsnounUS /klɪŋz/
plural of “cling” — fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
at any time
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
every person
From this reading He is sociable by nature, and overflows with kindliness for everybody.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading He is sociable by nature, and overflows with kindliness for everybody.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
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 He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
come together
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He is sociable by nature, and overflows with kindliness for everybody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
overflowsnounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊz/
plural of “overflow” — a large flow
From this reading He is sociable by nature, and overflows with kindliness for everybody.
pottering
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From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
quarter-deck
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From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
reefernounUS /ˈriːfər/
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
Savage's
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From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
have in common
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading He is sociable by nature, and overflows with kindliness for everybody.
make square
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
male cat
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All we know of Mr. Square and Mr. Savage, in addition to their fame and modesty, we have learned from their old man, Tom.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
at the time that
From this reading He clings to his uniform in town, and when we see him pottering about in his blue reefer and brass buttons, Mr. Savage's little top floor that adjoins ours and opens out on the leads we share between us looks more than ever like a ship's quarter-deck.
in or to any place at all
From this reading He is always smiling, whatever he may be doing or wherever I may meet him, and he has a child's fondness for sweet things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is sociable by nature, and overflows with kindliness for everybody.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading He is a sailor by profession, and for long steward on Mr. Savage's yacht.
