used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
Arkell
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
for the reason that
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
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Clancy
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From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
doesn't
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From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
don't
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From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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here's
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From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
I'd
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From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
Keith
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From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
the act of departing
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
let's
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From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
engage in
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
MinernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
Minnie
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
quartermaster's
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From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
on the contrary
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
To recall to mind.
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
express in words
From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
carry out
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I'd rather stick to fishing than--but here's a shoot and let's call the quartermaster's job off."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "You mean they don't have to take orders as if they were on a yacht, Mrs. Miner?"
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
an affirmative
From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
but in spite of that
From this reading "A real fisherman, you must remember, Mr. Keith, doesn't care much for yachting because--leaving out the question of wages, for he does make more at fishing--he can remain a fisherman and yet be independent."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't mean to say that----" "Yes," said Clancy, "I do.
