used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
(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 Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ‘You’ve no friend on board but myself,’ Bates told him.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘You’ve no friend on board but myself,’ Bates told him.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
civillyadverbUS /ˈsɪvɪli/
in a civil manner
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
CONCLUDESverbUS /kənˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
a boy or man
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First let him hear what Rotch had to say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ‘You’ve no friend on board but myself,’ Bates told him.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
the act of departing
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
grognounUS /ɡrɑːɡ/
rum cut with water
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading First let him hear what Rotch had to say.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
how
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From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
go away from a place
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading First let him hear what Rotch had to say.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
a particular point in time
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading ‘You’ve no friend on board but myself,’ Bates told him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘You’ve no friend on board but myself,’ Bates told him.
Nodder
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From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
in the near future
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
raspedverbUS /ræspt/
past form of “rasp” — scrape with a rasp
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
Rotch
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From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
express in words
From this reading First let him hear what Rotch had to say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
up to a particular time
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
a source of difficulty
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHE CONCLUDES HER STORY Presently the mate told us of the trouble Nodder had cost him; how at one moment the sulky villain bade him fetch paper and pen, for that he meant to confess; how, as Bates sprang to the hatch, the fellow rasped out that he had changed his mind--bruised if he was going to confess.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Butler had never offered him an extra glass of grog all the time they were together; it was for Rotch to own up, not him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading First let him hear what Rotch had to say.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This went on till Bates, losing his temper, told him he had as good as confessed already; if he refused to dictate the confession civilly asked of him, he (that is, Bates) would quit the forecastle, clap the hatch on, leave him to crawl about in the dark, stop his supply of rum, and in every way abandon him to a dreadful and miserable fate.
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From this reading ‘You’ve no friend on board but myself,’ Bates told him.
