used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
(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 A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
for the reason that
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
CAPTURINGverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
CUTTING-IN
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From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is different with the whaler.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is different with the whaler.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
engage in
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
merchantmannoun
a cargo ship
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
transport commercially
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
move hurridly
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
under normal conditions
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
precisely as stated
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The food on a merchantman generally strikes a pretty good average, because, in most cases, recruits are obtained in the ports visited.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
whalernounUS /ˈweɪlər/
a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
which person or people
From this reading On arrival the sailors, who are paid wages, are not very likely to desert; and, if they do, their places are usually easily filled.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading CAPTURING AND CUTTING-IN I have said that there is a wide difference between a merchantman and a whaler.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A ship that carries a cargo that is to be delivered must make the port of delivery with all possible speed.
