used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
agin
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From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
in addition
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Wouldn't it be much better to keep on to the main?"
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Wouldn't it be much better to keep on to the main?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
Calypso's
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From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
del
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From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
Fuegonoun
a volcano in south central Guatemala
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
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 He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
Gancy
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From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
I'll
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From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Wouldn't it be much better to keep on to the main?"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Wouldn't it be much better to keep on to the main?"
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
most important element
From this reading "Wouldn't it be much better to keep on to the main?"
engage in
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Wouldn't it be much better to keep on to the main?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Wouldn't it be much better to keep on to the main?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
sealernounUS /ˈsiːlər/
a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface)
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
in the near future
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
steersnounUS /stɪrz/
plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
Tierra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wouldn't it be much better to keep on to the main?"
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Gancy is aware that the late _Calypso's_ carpenter was for a long time a sealer, and in this capacity had spent more than one season in the sounds and channels of Tierra del Fuego.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "But why should we put in upon the island?" asks the skipper.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He knows also that the old sailor can be trusted, and so, without pressing for further explanation, he steers straight for the island.
Wouldn't
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From this reading "Wouldn't it be much better to keep on to the main?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, Captain; there's a reason agin it, the which I'll make known to you as soon as we get safe ashore."
