touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, indeed," answered Rafferty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They'll be sober and sorry before we strike Liverpool."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "They'll be sober and sorry before we strike Liverpool."
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
blearyadjectiveUS /ˈblɪri/
tired to the point of exhaustion
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
bossesnounUS /ˈbɔːsɪz/
plural of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
Candlass
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From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
put or send forth
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
flinchedverbUS /flɪntʃt/
past form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
how
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From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
I've
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From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Oh, indeed," answered Rafferty.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading "They'll be sober and sorry before we strike Liverpool."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, indeed," answered Rafferty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
others
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From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
Rafferty
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From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "They'll be sober and sorry before we strike Liverpool."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "They'll be sober and sorry before we strike Liverpool."
caught or fixed
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
taffrailnoun
the railing around the stern of a ship
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
They'll
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From this reading "They'll be sober and sorry before we strike Liverpool."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two bosses looked at their men, observing how some stood erect, if bleary, but how others swayed and propped themselves against taffrail or neighbour.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They'll be sober and sorry before we strike Liverpool."
wryadjectiveUS /raɪ/
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading Some of the men flinched, and some showed their teeth in wry smiles; one or two, men of the order of Jack, stuck hand in jacket pocket easily, cast their heads back, and smiled secret smiles at the river.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think," said Candlass, "if you have the bigger bunch, Rafferty, that I've the pull on you for the sober ones."
