used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
acquaintanceshipnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
a relationship less intimate than friendship
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
affabilitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost on the last rasp of the anchor chain she dropped a boat, which shoved off for the _Sarah_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Carquinez was bad and Sellers was bad, but Cleary was—Cleary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Almost on the last rasp of the anchor chain she dropped a boat, which shoved off for the _Sarah_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Carquinez was bad and Sellers was bad, but Cleary was—Cleary.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
Carquinez
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From this reading Carquinez was bad and Sellers was bad, but Cleary was—Cleary.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Almost on the last rasp of the anchor chain she dropped a boat, which shoved off for the _Sarah_.
Cleary
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From this reading “That’s Cleary,” said Satan, shading his eyes.
detrimentals
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From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Almost on the last rasp of the anchor chain she dropped a boat, which shoved off for the _Sarah_.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
else
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From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “That’s Cleary,” said Satan, shading his eyes.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “That’s Cleary,” said Satan, shading his eyes.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
juicenounUS /dʒuːs/
the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
ketchnounUS /ketʃ/
a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
immediately past
From this reading Almost on the last rasp of the anchor chain she dropped a boat, which shoved off for the _Sarah_.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Almost on the last rasp of the anchor chain she dropped a boat, which shoved off for the _Sarah_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
quarterdecknounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərdek/
the stern area of a ship's upper deck
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
raspnounUS /ræsp/
uttering in an irritated tone
From this reading Almost on the last rasp of the anchor chain she dropped a boat, which shoved off for the _Sarah_.
Ratcliffe
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From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That’s Cleary,” said Satan, shading his eyes.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “That’s Cleary,” said Satan, shading his eyes.
SellersnounUS /ˈselərz/
English comic actor (1925-1980)
From this reading Carquinez was bad and Sellers was bad, but Cleary was—Cleary.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading “That’s Cleary,” said Satan, shading his eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Almost on the last rasp of the anchor chain she dropped a boat, which shoved off for the _Sarah_.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
spillingverbUS /ˈspɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
squirtverbUS /skwɜːrt/
cause to come out in a squirt
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
successive (without a break)
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
That's
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From this reading “That’s Cleary,” said Satan, shading his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Almost on the last rasp of the anchor chain she dropped a boat, which shoved off for the _Sarah_.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading AN HONEST MAN The ketch carried on, heading straight for the _Sarah_; then, spilling the wind from her sails, she came round, presenting a full view of her dirty old hull and dropping her anchor two cable lengths away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
showing curiosity
From this reading It was, and as Cleary came on board, leg over rail, saluting Satan with the affability of old acquaintanceship and the quarterdeck with a squirt of tobacco juice, Ratcliffe fell to wondering what sort of place Havana might be and what else it might give up in the way of detrimentals.
