used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading “He ought to be glad he’s alive,” supplemented Billy Raynor.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He ought to be glad he’s alive,” supplemented Billy Raynor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “He ought to be glad he’s alive,” supplemented Billy Raynor.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
doesn't
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From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “He ought to be glad he’s alive,” supplemented Billy Raynor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
he's
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From this reading “He ought to be glad he’s alive,” supplemented Billy Raynor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
and nothing more
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
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 As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
come together
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “He ought to be glad he’s alive,” supplemented Billy Raynor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
Raynor
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From this reading “He ought to be glad he’s alive,” supplemented Billy Raynor.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He doesn’t look as if he liked his job much,” said Jack.
cut with a saw
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
sharksnounUS /ʃɑːrks/
plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
transport commercially
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading “He ought to be glad he’s alive,” supplemented Billy Raynor.
swumverbUS /swʌm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
Thurman
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From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
a Caucasian
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
which person or people
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder if he has really mended his ways or if it was just the effect of his scare that made him promise to reform.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading As they left the yacht they saw Thurman, who had been put to work in the crew, laboring with the other blackened “hands” at getting the fuel on board.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Two days later, following the arrival at the island of the coal ship—a small, rusty tramp steamer—the boys set out for the village to meet their friends, who had swum out to the ship almost daily, despite the sharks, to see the white youths.
