used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Go an’ put yer ’ed in a bag!...”
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Go an’ put yer ’ed in a bag!...”
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Go an’ put yer ’ed in a bag!...”
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
boomedverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
dischargesnounUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “discharge” — the sudden giving off of energy
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
ednounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading Go an’ put yer ’ed in a bag!...”
encouraginglyadverb
in an encouraging manner
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
handspikenoun
a metal bar (or length of pipe) used as a lever
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading The hubbub was recommencing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
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 Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
the force of workers available
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
Others
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From this reading Others shouted: “Shut yer row!...
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Go an’ put yer ’ed in a bag!...”
recommencing
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From this reading The hubbub was recommencing.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Others shouted: “Shut yer row!...
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Others shouted: “Shut yer row!...
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Others shouted: “Shut yer row!...
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hubbub was recommencing.
Whitechapel
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From this reading One or two men cried encouragingly: “Go it, Whitechapel!” settling themselves luxuriously in their beds to survey the fight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
yer
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From this reading Others shouted: “Shut yer row!...
