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From this reading "This old biscuit-box will never see port again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
biscuit-box
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From this reading "This old biscuit-box will never see port again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
a person who is in charge
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
dejectedlyadverb
in a dejected manner
From this reading The engineer shook his head dejectedly.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Why, she'll fall to pieces."
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The engineer shook his head dejectedly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
how
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From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "This old biscuit-box will never see port again.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "This old biscuit-box will never see port again.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Why, she'll fall to pieces."
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "This old biscuit-box will never see port again.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "This old biscuit-box will never see port again.
she'll
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From this reading Why, she'll fall to pieces."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The engineer shook his head dejectedly.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This old biscuit-box will never see port again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading By good fortune the chief engineer crawled safely, but utterly drenched, to the galley for coffee.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, she'll fall to pieces."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This old biscuit-box will never see port again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, how goes it, chief?" said the cook, standing with his fat arms folded in order to prove that he could balance himself under any conditions.
