used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
bunked
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From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
confirmingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
a small worthless amount
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
Jim
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From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
Joe
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From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
Kitts
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From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
maddenedadjective
marked by extreme anger
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
on one occasion
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
others
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From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
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 This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
on the contrary
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
St
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From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
a special situation
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After hearing the story told by the colored fisherman, and confirming it by inquiries in St. Kitts, Jack, Cora and the others decided that there was but one thing to do.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading As to the location of the island, Slim Jim could give a fair idea as to where it rose sullenly from the sea, a mass of coral rock, with a little vegetation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LONELY SAILOR Once more the Tartar was off on her strange cruise.
in or at the place that
From this reading That was to head at once for the lonely island where the sailor, probably maddened by his loneliness and hardship, was marooned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This time she carried an added passenger, or, rather a second member of the crew, for Slim Jim bunked with Joe, and was made assistant engineer, since the negro proved to know something of gasoline motors.
