used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
(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 A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, too, Broffin was hardly at his best.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Then, too, Broffin was hardly at his best.
Broffin
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From this reading Then, too, Broffin was hardly at his best.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
a person who is in charge
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There were difficulties from the outset.
edgin
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From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were difficulties from the outset.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
grufflyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌfli/
in a gruff manner
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
only a very short time before
From this reading Then, too, Broffin was hardly at his best.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
M'Grath
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From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
man-catchers
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From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
man-driver
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From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading There were difficulties from the outset.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
sheerest
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From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
unusual or striking
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
express in words
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were difficulties from the outset.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, Broffin was hardly at his best.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were difficulties from the outset.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, Broffin was hardly at his best.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, too, Broffin was hardly at his best.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were difficulties from the outset.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the thought of what this man M'Grath could tell him, and was gruffly refusing to tell him, he lost his temper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A man-driver himself, the chief mate shared with the sheerest outcast in his crew a hearty hatred for the man-catchers all and singular; and in the present instance his sympathies were with the fugitive from justice, on general principles first, and for good and sufficient personal reasons afterward.
You're
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From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You're edgin' up pretty close to the law, yourself, by what you're keeping back," he told the mate finally.
