Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading STORY ONE, CHAPTER 4.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

(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 "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

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From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

a job in an organization

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

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From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

terminate

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading STORY ONE, CHAPTER 4.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

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From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

the act of giving

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

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From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

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From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

and nothing more

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

bestow a quality on

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

plural of “lurch” — an unsteady uneven gait

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

United States writer (born in England) who wrote on American culture (1917-1996)

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

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From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

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From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

and nothing more

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

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From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

transport commercially

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

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 STORY ONE, CHAPTER 4.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

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From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

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From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Just then the bo's'n's stentorian voice was heard giving the order to close reef tops'ls, and the hurried tramping of many feet on the deck overhead, coupled with one or two heavy lurches of the ship, seemed to justify the assistant cook's remark--"Sure it's durty weather we're goin' to have, annyhow."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

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From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I know _one_ who'll be only too happy to do that, whether she's well or ill," said Mitford, rising with unwonted alacrity, and hastening to his wife's berth.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Surely there's some o' the women on board that'll be glad to lend a helpin' hand."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

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From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "But you'll break down yourself, Nell, if you go nursin' him every night, an' all night, like this.