used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three hours later the _Thetis_ rounded the bar-buoy at the entrance to Winkhaven.
bar-buoy
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From this reading Three hours later the _Thetis_ rounded the bar-buoy at the entrance to Winkhaven.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE CURMUDGEON BOTH Sea Scouts revelled in the experience.
Clifton
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From this reading Nor was Mr. Clifton less delighted with the experiment.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
CURMUDGEONnounUS /kərˈmʌdʒɪn/
a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
From this reading THE CURMUDGEON BOTH Sea Scouts revelled in the experience.
greatly pleased
From this reading Nor was Mr. Clifton less delighted with the experiment.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Three hours later the _Thetis_ rounded the bar-buoy at the entrance to Winkhaven.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE CURMUDGEON BOTH Sea Scouts revelled in the experience.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Nor was Mr. Clifton less delighted with the experiment.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Three hours later the _Thetis_ rounded the bar-buoy at the entrance to Winkhaven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CURMUDGEON BOTH Sea Scouts revelled in the experience.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three hours later the _Thetis_ rounded the bar-buoy at the entrance to Winkhaven.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Nor was Mr. Clifton less delighted with the experiment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nor was Mr. Clifton less delighted with the experiment.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was Mr. Clifton less delighted with the experiment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Peter was rather sorry that the sea passage was over so soon.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Peter was rather sorry that the sea passage was over so soon.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter was rather sorry that the sea passage was over so soon.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
on the contrary
From this reading Peter was rather sorry that the sea passage was over so soon.
revelled
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From this reading THE CURMUDGEON BOTH Sea Scouts revelled in the experience.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Three hours later the _Thetis_ rounded the bar-buoy at the entrance to Winkhaven.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE CURMUDGEON BOTH Sea Scouts revelled in the experience.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE CURMUDGEON BOTH Sea Scouts revelled in the experience.
seamanshipnoun
skill in sailing
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Peter was rather sorry that the sea passage was over so soon.
in the near future
From this reading Peter was rather sorry that the sea passage was over so soon.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Peter was rather sorry that the sea passage was over so soon.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter was rather sorry that the sea passage was over so soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CURMUDGEON BOTH Sea Scouts revelled in the experience.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
ThetisnounUS /ˈθiːtəs/
(Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus
From this reading Three hours later the _Thetis_ rounded the bar-buoy at the entrance to Winkhaven.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three hours later the _Thetis_ rounded the bar-buoy at the entrance to Winkhaven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
untrustworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
not worthy of trust or belief
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was Mr. Clifton less delighted with the experiment.
which person or people
From this reading Provided his new crew kept up to their present form he could afford to congratulate himself upon having dismissed a drunken and untrustworthy paid hand in favour of two keen lads who already possessed a sound knowledge of seamanship.
Winkhaven
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From this reading Three hours later the _Thetis_ rounded the bar-buoy at the entrance to Winkhaven.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor was Mr. Clifton less delighted with the experiment.
