used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading I expect the skipper aboard before long, and _he'll_ do the honours."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
(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 Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I expect the skipper aboard before long, and _he'll_ do the honours."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I expect the skipper aboard before long, and _he'll_ do the honours."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
divisible by two
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I expect the skipper aboard before long, and _he'll_ do the honours."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
haven't
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From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
he'll
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From this reading I expect the skipper aboard before long, and _he'll_ do the honours."
(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 In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading I expect the skipper aboard before long, and _he'll_ do the honours."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
I'm
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From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
and nothing more
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I expect the skipper aboard before long, and _he'll_ do the honours."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
a particular point in time
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
on one occasion
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
and nothing more
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
a human being
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
only a very short time before
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
transport commercially
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
and nothing more
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading I expect the skipper aboard before long, and _he'll_ do the honours."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
in or at or to some place
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards Captain Staunton made his appearance, and, hearing that Bill and Bob were down below aft somewhere, at once joined them in the saloon.
express in speech
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
Staunton
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From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
carry out
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
precisely as stated
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bill and Bob had to find out all these things for themselves, the mate, at the moment of their arrival on board, being the only person present belonging to the ship, and he was so busy receiving cargo that he could scarcely find time to speak to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
which person or people
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On being told who they were, he simply said to Bob-- "All right, young 'un; Captain Staunton has told me all about you, and I'm very glad to see you.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading But I haven't time even to be civil just now, so just take a look round the ship by yourselves, will you?
