used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
(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 CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
brought into existence
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
CHASEDnounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
clinchedadjectiveUS /klɪntʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
Duff's
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From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
the act of departing
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
an opening into or through something
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
how
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From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
mightilyadverbUS /ˈmaɪtəli/
powerfully or vigorously
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
and nothing more
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
Phil
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From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
REVENUE-CUTTER
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From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
that's
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From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate for both of them that in this emergency their attention was directed from each other by a third shot from the cutter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, with a boldness born of his bitter feelings, he made his way through the narrow passage into the galley, out through it to the deck, and walking deliberately aft, assumed his former position.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now, however, he keenly watched Captain Duff’s every movement, feeling certain that the latter was too great a coward to strike him while he was on guard.
which person or people
From this reading The captain glared savagely at the only member of his crew who dared to openly defy him, but seemed uncertain how to act.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHASED BY A REVENUE-CUTTER As Phil picked himself up from the cabin floor, his whole frame ablaze with anger, he muttered through his clinched teeth, “If that brute thinks I am going to stay down here like a rat in a hole, he is mightily mistaken, that’s all.”
