used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Charley—but with greater caution—imitated his rolling gait.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Popularity can go no farther!
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Charley—but with greater caution—imitated his rolling gait.
Charley
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From this reading Charley—but with greater caution—imitated his rolling gait.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Popularity can go no farther!
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Charley—but with greater caution—imitated his rolling gait.
the act of giving
From this reading Now he was giving his last orders.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Popularity can go no farther!
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Charley—but with greater caution—imitated his rolling gait.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now he was giving his last orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charley—but with greater caution—imitated his rolling gait.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Charley—but with greater caution—imitated his rolling gait.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
immediately past
From this reading Now he was giving his last orders.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
not any; not one
From this reading Popularity can go no farther!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he was giving his last orders.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Now he was giving his last orders.
PopularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Popularity can go no farther!
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
reg'lar
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From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
uttered with a trill
From this reading Charley—but with greater caution—imitated his rolling gait.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some of his sayings became established, daily quotations in the forecastle.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now he was giving his last orders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Besides, all hands were ready to admit that on a fitting occasion the mate could “jump down a fellow’s throat in a reg’lar Western Ocean style.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charley—but with greater caution—imitated his rolling gait.
