Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This we did not find out until afterwards.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

(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 His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

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

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

eagerly desirous

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

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

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

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

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

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

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading This we did not find out until afterwards.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

assemble or get together

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

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

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

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

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

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

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

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

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

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

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

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

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

something that is lost

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

not any; not one

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

more desirable than another

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

continue talking

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

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From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

transport commercially

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

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

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

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

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Finding no charges preferred against him, he re-commenced his system of annoyance.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

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

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

a special situation

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This we did not find out until afterwards.

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

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

up to a particular time

From this reading This we did not find out until afterwards.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

precisely as stated

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

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

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.

in or at the place that

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His apartments had windows which looked out upon where the brig lay at anchor, and he constantly watched all our motions with his spy-glass, noting down if I did not hoist up boats, &c., exactly at the hour prescribed in his book of orders, so as to gather a list of charges against me if he could.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Consequences of the action--A ship without a fighting captain is like a thing without a head--So do the sailors think--A mutiny, and the loss of our famous ship's company.

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

From this reading During our stay at Yarmouth, we were not allowed to put our foot on shore, upon the plea that we must repair damages, and proceed immediately to our station; but the real fact was, that Captain Hawkins was very anxious that we should not be able to talk about the action.