used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
avaricenounUS /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
cadging
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From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
wanted intensely
From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
take in liquids
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
divisible by two
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
Henshaw
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From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
JemnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
immediately past
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
miscalled
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From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
and nothing more
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
having a point
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
profitingverbUS /ˈprɑːfətɪŋ/
-ing form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
propitiatoryadjective
having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
public-house
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From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
have in common
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
slurverbUS /slɜːr/
play smoothly or legato
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
having a supporting base
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
Susannah
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From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
teetotalverb
practice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
a special situation
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
push forcefully
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
tickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
ulterioradjectiveUS /əlˈtɪriər/
lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Bill Henshaw was the spokesman, and on the score of violence (miscalled firmness) his remarks left little to be desired.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
which person or people
From this reading It was pointed out to Mr. Lister at last that his conduct was reflecting discredit upon men who were fully able to look after themselves in that direction, without having any additional burden thrust upon them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many a healthy thirst reared on salt beef and tickled with strong tobacco had been spoiled by the sight of Mr. Lister standing by the entrance, with a propitiatory smile, waiting to be invited in to share it, and on one occasion they had even seen him (him, Jem Lister, A.B.) holding a horse's head, with ulterior motives.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached a teetotal lecture, and when he showed signs of profiting by it, the demon of drink would send him hanging round public-house doors cadging for drinks in a way which his shipmates regarded as a slur upon the entire ship's company.
