aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
matters of personal concern
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading South and Central American politics and methods were familiar to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading South and Central American politics and methods were familiar to him.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
eliminatingverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading South and Central American politics and methods were familiar to him.
flotsamnounUS /ˈflɑːtsəm/
the floating wreckage of a ship
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
freighternounUS /ˈfreɪtər/
a cargo ship
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
Frio
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From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
only a very short time before
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading South and Central American politics and methods were familiar to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
insurrecto
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From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
jetsamnoun
the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
and nothing more
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
a unit of instruction
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
engage in
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
meddled
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From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
the force of workers available
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading South and Central American politics and methods were familiar to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
on one occasion
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading South and Central American politics and methods were familiar to him.
Puerto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
Rodman
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From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading South and Central American politics and methods were familiar to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading South and Central American politics and methods were familiar to him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
unstableadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪbəl/
lacking stability or fixity or firmness
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He argued that his passenger was an _insurrecto_, and, once seized in Puerto Frio, could hardly hope to shield himself behind American citizenship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading South and Central American politics and methods were familiar to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He, too, had meddled in the affairs of that unstable belt which lies just above and below the "line."
which person or people
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had not attained the command of the tramp freighter _Albatross_ without learning one decisive lesson, that of eliminating curiosity from his plan of living.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Captain Harris had been, like Rodman, one of the men who make up the world's flotsam and jetsam.
