used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
(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 "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I'm a passenger, I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
ANGRYadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading "Sure," replied Sam, pulling out a cigarette and lighting it.
circulatesverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪts/
third-person singular of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
Dunn
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From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
else
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From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
an old word for “before”
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm a passenger, I am.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm a passenger, I am.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
Jessie
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From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading "Sure," replied Sam, pulling out a cigarette and lighting it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
MARSHALLnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
mate's
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From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
Nat
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From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
information about recent and important events
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
others
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From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading "I'm a passenger, I am.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "Sure," replied Sam, pulling out a cigarette and lighting it.
pursernounUS /ˈpɜːrsər/
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
with speed
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
red-haired
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From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Sure," replied Sam, pulling out a cigarette and lighting it.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
transport commercially
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure," replied Sam, pulling out a cigarette and lighting it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
at the time that
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAPTAIN MARSHALL IS ANGRY News circulates quickly on a ship, and it was not long ere Nat heard from some of the crew that the mate's nephew had come aboard to finish out the voyage with his uncle.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
you've
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From this reading "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Sam Shaw was installed in a small stateroom near the mate's, and when the _Jessie Drew_ resumed her way that afternoon the red-haired youth stood about with a supercilious air, watching Nat and the others at work.
