Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

later than; following

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

(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 The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

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

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

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From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

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From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

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From this reading A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

someone who is a detective

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

set up or found

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

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

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

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

From this reading A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

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

From this reading A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

a Dutch Roman Catholic theologian (1585-1638)

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

a short crowbar

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

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

From this reading A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.

and nothing more

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

possessive form of “person” — a human being

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

the act of punishing

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

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

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

a person who spits (ejects saliva or phlegm from the mouth)

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

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

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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

From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

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

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

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

From this reading A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.

which person or people

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This person's real name was James Salisbury, but for reasons which will be explained he was invariably addressed or spoken of as Jemmy Ducks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The major part of the crew attended; all but the Corporal Van Spitter, who, on these points, was known to split with the crew, and his six marines, who formed the corporal's tail, at which they were always to be found.

noisy talk

From this reading The principal personage was not the most eloquent speaker, for it was Dick Short, who was supported by Obadiah Coble, Yack Jansen, and another personage, whom we must introduce, the boatswain or boatswain's mate of the cutter; for although he received the title of the former, he only received the pay of the latter.

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From this reading This consultation was held upon the forecastle of his Majesty's cutter _Yungfrau_, on the evening after the punishment of Smallbones.