Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

later than; following

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

(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 HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

Having no one else present.

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading I say, maty—look here—how d’ye sell them big buttons by the pound?”

a youthful male person

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I say, maty—look here—how d’ye sell them big buttons by the pound?”

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

a boy or man

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

having made preparations

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

a boy or man

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Give us one for a saucer, will ye?” said another.

set up or found

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Give us one for a saucer, will ye?” said another.

the act of departing

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I say, maty—look here—how d’ye sell them big buttons by the pound?”

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Let the youngster alone,” said a third.

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

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I say, maty—look here—how d’ye sell them big buttons by the pound?”

informal terms for a mother

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

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From this reading I say, maty—look here—how d’ye sell them big buttons by the pound?”

a cargo ship

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Give us one for a saucer, will ye?” said another.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading I say, maty—look here—how d’ye sell them big buttons by the pound?”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Give us one for a saucer, will ye?” said another.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading “Give us one for a saucer, will ye?” said another.

express in words

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading I say, maty—look here—how d’ye sell them big buttons by the pound?”

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

in the near future

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

a strong wind from the southwest

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

carry out

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I say, maty—look here—how d’ye sell them big buttons by the pound?”

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading “Let the youngster alone,” said a third.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

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

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Give us one for a saucer, will ye?” said another.

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

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

which person or people

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Give us one for a saucer, will ye?” said another.

signal by winking

From this reading HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE Next day I went alone to the shipping office to sign the articles, and there I met a great crowd of sailors, who as soon as they found what I was after, began to tip the wink all round, and I overheard a fellow in a great flapping sou’wester cap say to another old tar in a shaggy monkey-jacket, “Twig his coat, d’ye see the buttons, that chap ain’t going to sea in a merchantman, he’s going to shoot whales.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Give us one for a saucer, will ye?” said another.

a young person of either sex

From this reading “Let the youngster alone,” said a third.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Come here, my little boy, has your ma put up some sweetmeats for ye to take to sea?”