used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
afterguard
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From this reading There was no one of the afterguard on deck to keep order, and the criticism was free.
(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 Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
berry-brown
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From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading There was no one of the afterguard on deck to keep order, and the criticism was free.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
take in liquids
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
a quad with a square body
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
divisible by two
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
fo'c'slenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading There was no one of the afterguard on deck to keep order, and the criticism was free.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
hard-bittenadjective
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was no one of the afterguard on deck to keep order, and the criticism was free.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
the force of workers available
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one of the afterguard on deck to keep order, and the criticism was free.
nursery-maid
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From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one of the afterguard on deck to keep order, and the criticism was free.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was no one of the afterguard on deck to keep order, and the criticism was free.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
playin
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From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
Ranatonga
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From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
ruffians
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From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
except for; apart from
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one of the afterguard on deck to keep order, and the criticism was free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Eight men, all told, schooner men of the old South Sea type, hard-bitten, berry-brown, and, save for their pants, as naked to the hot morning as the “kid.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no one of the afterguard on deck to keep order, and the criticism was free.
look attentively
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
Where's
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From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading DICK EM Meanwhile the fo’c’sle had got wind of happenings on deck and even the watch that had turned in, turned out.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The _Ranatonga_ had sailed without a mate; drink and the police combined had seized him the night before she sailed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Lord save us and love us,” cried one of the ruffians, “look at Bob playin’ nursery-maid!—Where’s your apron, Bob?”
