AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not surprised,” he said, thoughtfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
Andy
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From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
any thing at all
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
from appearances alone
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
companion-hatch
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From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you propose to do?”
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
Gil
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From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
how
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From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not surprised,” he said, thoughtfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
Jenkins
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From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
mate's
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From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
a particular point in time
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
not any; not one
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading What do you propose to do?”
rascalitynoun
the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
recurring again and again
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am not surprised,” he said, thoughtfully.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “I am not surprised,” he said, thoughtfully.
express in words
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading “I am not surprised,” he said, thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Captain Mansfield repeated to Mr. Jenkins what Gil told him when the two were alone and the companion-hatch drawn to prevent the possibility of the conversation being overheard, and the expression which came over the mate’s face showed how serious he believed was the situation.
which person or people
From this reading To find the mate and tell him he was wanted in the cabin did not occupy many moments, and the rescued party, who had turned mutineers almost at the same moment their appeal for help had been answered, apparently paid no attention to the boy’s movements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “After the row with Andy, we had good reason to look for anything in the way of rascality.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you propose to do?”
