Chapter XXI

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

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

(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 REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

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

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading She turned around exclaiming, "May the Lord save us and what was that?"

in a state of sleep

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

strike violently

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

used as expletives

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

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

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading She turned around exclaiming, "May the Lord save us and what was that?"

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

in direct opposition; directly

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

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

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

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

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

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

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

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

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

immediately past

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading She turned around exclaiming, "May the Lord save us and what was that?"

engage in

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading She turned around exclaiming, "May the Lord save us and what was that?"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

operate an airplane

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

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

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

except for; apart from

From this reading She turned around exclaiming, "May the Lord save us and what was that?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She turned around exclaiming, "May the Lord save us and what was that?"

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

having been made square

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

express in words

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

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

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

a special situation

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She turned around exclaiming, "May the Lord save us and what was that?"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She turned around exclaiming, "May the Lord save us and what was that?"

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

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

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She turned around exclaiming, "May the Lord save us and what was that?"

at the time that

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

during the time that

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading REMINISCENCES OF OLD CLIPPER DAYS One could see from the yawn and grunt that Captain Kane gave, that if the pilot went on talking he would disregard all rules of the road and make it a head-on collision.

an affirmative

From this reading Here's a man"--patting me on the shoulder--"that squared away and ran the reef while you were asleep, yes, damn you, asleep.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading How could he respect this thing, that called itself captain and pilot, when all he commanded was an open boat with a few black oarsmen; "It is practice you want," said Captain Kane, raising his glass and draining the last dregs from Mrs. Fagan's highball, setting the glass down on the bar with a bang that seemed to further derange Mrs. Fagan's red hair.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Let me tell you," said Captain Kane to the pilot, wiping his mouth, "that I don't think you know Hell about doing your duty.