the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Hoot, ye Scandinavian imp, is any one hurt?
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Youst look at the mess,” cried Bill, staggering down the companion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “Youst look at the mess,” cried Bill, staggering down the companion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Youst look at the mess,” cried Bill, staggering down the companion.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Youst look at the mess,” cried Bill, staggering down the companion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Youst look at the mess,” cried Bill, staggering down the companion.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
fo'c'slenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
HootnounUS /huːt/
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
From this reading “Hoot, ye Scandinavian imp, is any one hurt?
horsepittle
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From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
be the source of pain
From this reading “Hoot, ye Scandinavian imp, is any one hurt?
I'll
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From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading “Hoot, ye Scandinavian imp, is any one hurt?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Hoot, ye Scandinavian imp, is any one hurt?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Youst look at the mess,” cried Bill, staggering down the companion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading “Youst look at the mess,” cried Bill, staggering down the companion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Hoot, ye Scandinavian imp, is any one hurt?
ScandinavianadjectiveUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/
of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures
From this reading “Hoot, ye Scandinavian imp, is any one hurt?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading “Youst look at the mess,” cried Bill, staggering down the companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
there's
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From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
they've
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From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Jump below, friend Martin, an’ see the horsepittle they’ve made in this fo’c’sle.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mark ye, if there’s any fighting to be done, I’ll do it!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before the light of the early morning filtered below, we were aroused by the entrance of the liberty crew.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Hoot, ye Scandinavian imp, is any one hurt?
Youst
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From this reading “Youst look at the mess,” cried Bill, staggering down the companion.
