Chapter X

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But that's the point, you see; I am left in charge."

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

From this reading "And what sort of feeling is now consuming ye, sorr?"

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

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From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading "And what sort of feeling is now consuming ye, sorr?"

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "And what sort of feeling is now consuming ye, sorr?"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading "And what sort of feeling is now consuming ye, sorr?"

a small worthless amount

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading "Mixed, Barney, very mixed!

a form of address for a man

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And what sort of feeling is now consuming ye, sorr?"

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But that's the point, you see; I am left in charge."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But that's the point, you see; I am left in charge."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

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From this reading "And what sort of feeling is now consuming ye, sorr?"

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "And what sort of feeling is now consuming ye, sorr?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

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From this reading But that's the point, you see; I am left in charge."

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

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

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From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

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

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Mixed, Barney, very mixed!

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And what sort of feeling is now consuming ye, sorr?"

at the time that

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Bula Matadi comes to Ilola "Well, Barney," said Jack, when Mr. Martindale's canoe had disappeared, "I don't know how a first mate would feel if he lost his captain in mid-ocean, but I should fancy he'd feel pretty much as I do now."

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

From this reading "And what sort of feeling is now consuming ye, sorr?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I like the idea of being left in charge, trusted, you know; there's something jolly pleasant about that.