used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
anew
From this reading But on the following day the bad pork was served out again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But on the following day the bad pork was served out again.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on the following day the bad pork was served out again.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN MARY LIND.
casknounUS /kæsk/
the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
currant-dumplings
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From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But on the following day the bad pork was served out again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
Glew
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From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
kidful
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From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
LINDnounUS /lɪnd/
Swedish soprano who toured the United States under the management of P. T. Barnum (1820-1887)
From this reading CAPTAIN MARY LIND.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading CAPTAIN MARY LIND.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
the force of workers available
From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the following day the bad pork was served out again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But on the following day the bad pork was served out again.
pea-soup
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From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading But on the following day the bad pork was served out again.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading But on the following day the bad pork was served out again.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The meat proved fairly sweet, and that and a kidful of currant-dumplings kept the men quiet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next day they broached a cask of beef for the forecastle.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But on the following day the bad pork was served out again.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Glew refused to hear the boatswain on the subject, and those of the men who could not swallow the meat made shift for a meal with pea-soup and ship's biscuit.
