(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 Whereat, all the thirsty souls forward clicked their tongues and swore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
Bough's
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From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
a youthful male person
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
clickedverbUS /klɪkt/
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading Whereat, all the thirsty souls forward clicked their tongues and swore.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
foc'sle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Whereat, all the thirsty souls forward clicked their tongues and swore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
hustleverbUS /ˈhʌsəl/
cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
interimnounUS /ˈɪntərəm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
mopednounUS /moʊpt/
a motorbike that can be pedaled or driven by a low-powered gasoline engine
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
not any; not one
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
an amount of time
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
skipper'snounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Whereat, all the thirsty souls forward clicked their tongues and swore.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
Swope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Whereat, all the thirsty souls forward clicked their tongues and swore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Swope did not emerge from the cabin that day, nor the next day, nor the next.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whereat, all the thirsty souls forward clicked their tongues and swore.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading Whereat, all the thirsty souls forward clicked their tongues and swore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Whereat, all the thirsty souls forward clicked their tongues and swore.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
at the time that
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
Whereat
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From this reading Whereat, all the thirsty souls forward clicked their tongues and swore.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The _Golden Bough's_ mates could be trusted to hustle the crowd whether or not the skipper's eyes were upon them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But we obtained plain confirmation of the lady's word he was drinking, when, every morning the Chinese cabin boy brought empty bottles out on deck and heaved them overboard.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But this interim, during which Yankee Swope stayed below, and moped and drank, was, you may be sure, no peaceful period for the foc'sle.
