Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

(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 Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

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

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

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

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

exhale hard

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Here he was interrupted with, “Splutter and cons! you lousy tog, who do you call my master?

compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

plural of “con” — an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading Here he was interrupted with, “Splutter and cons! you lousy tog, who do you call my master?

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Here he was interrupted with, “Splutter and cons! you lousy tog, who do you call my master?

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

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

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

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

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

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

From this reading Here he was interrupted with, “Splutter and cons! you lousy tog, who do you call my master?

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Here he was interrupted with, “Splutter and cons! you lousy tog, who do you call my master?

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

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

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

very bad

From this reading Here he was interrupted with, “Splutter and cons! you lousy tog, who do you call my master?

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

(nautical) an associate with whom you share meals in the same mess (as on a ship)

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

travel past

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

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

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

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

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

a person, without saying who

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

From this reading Here he was interrupted with, “Splutter and cons! you lousy tog, who do you call my master?

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

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

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

possessive form of “thomson” — United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

provide with clothes or put clothes on

From this reading Here he was interrupted with, “Splutter and cons! you lousy tog, who do you call my master?

the upper part of anything

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

intensity or forcefulness of expression

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading To this declaration somebody answered, “So it seems my poor messmate must part his cable for want of a little assistance.

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

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”

during the time that

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

which person or people

From this reading Here he was interrupted with, “Splutter and cons! you lousy tog, who do you call my master?

in the company of; together with

From this reading The behaviour of Mr. Morgan—his pride, displeasure, and generosity—the economy of our mess described—Thomson’s further friendship—the nature of my duty explained—the situation of the sick While he was thus discoursing to me, we heard a voice on the cockpit ladder pronounce with great vehemence, in a strange dialect, “The devil and his dam blow me from the top of Monchdenny, if I go to him before there is something in my pelly.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Let his nose be as yellow as saffron, or as plue as a pell (look you), or as green as a leek, ’tis all one.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading His foretopsail is loose already; and besides the doctor ordered you to overhaul him; but I see you don’t mind what your master says.”