used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
(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 It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
for the reason that
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
brawlingverbUS /ˈbrɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
drunkardnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
set up or found
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
a state of high honor
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
as might be expected
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
not any; not one
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
patenounUS /peɪt/
liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
ruffianismnoun
violent lawless behavior
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
ruffians
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From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
express in words
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
spirit-wholloper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
express a supposition
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
swabsnounUS /swɑːbz/
plural of “swab” — implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
carry out
From this reading It is because of a naturally refined and peaceful disposition that I am so constituted, and I take no glory on that account.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By the latter I mean given to ruffianism or brawling while under its influence.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is nonsense to suppose all sailors ruffians and all tales of the sea coarse, because some swabs have found that the hand of a knowing mate or skipper lies heavy upon an empty pate.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading The story of many voyages on American ships is gentle and uneventful as the daily run of a lady’s carriage.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I might as well say in the beginning that, while I have a sailor’s taste for liquor, I’m not especially noted as a drunkard or spirit-wholloper.
