used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
afouladjectiveUS /əˈfaʊl/
especially of a ship's lines etc
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
anew
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the foc'sle was in sad need of her ministrations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Came morning, but not the lady.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Came morning, but not the lady.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
foc'sle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And the foc'sle was in sad need of her ministrations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And the foc'sle was in sad need of her ministrations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And the foc'sle was in sad need of her ministrations.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
a boy or man
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Came morning, but not the lady.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
manhandledverbUS /ˈmænhændəld/
past form of “manhandle” — handle roughly
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading And the foc'sle was in sad need of her ministrations.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Came morning, but not the lady.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And the foc'sle was in sad need of her ministrations.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Came morning, but not the lady.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And the foc'sle was in sad need of her ministrations.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading And the foc'sle was in sad need of her ministrations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
salvesnounUS /sɑːvz/
plural of “salve” — semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
squarehead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
Swope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Came morning, but not the lady.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Quite half the crew needed salves and bandages for their bruises and cuts, and there was, besides, a more serious case demanding attention.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the foc'sle was in sad need of her ministrations.
look attentively
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
at the time that
From this reading When the starboard watch was called at four o'clock, we heard a low, insistent moaning in the port foc'sle.
which person or people
From this reading The man who called us said that the little squarehead--the lad Swope had manhandled--had again fallen afoul the masters.
