used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
(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 He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And if I refuse to give you the information?" asked Cervillo.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
fearless and daring
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
Cervillo
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From this reading "And if I refuse to give you the information?" asked Cervillo.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
fluentlyadverbUS /ˈfluːəntli/
in a fluent manner
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "And if I refuse to give you the information?" asked Cervillo.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And if I refuse to give you the information?" asked Cervillo.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if I refuse to give you the information?" asked Cervillo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
a message received and understood
From this reading "And if I refuse to give you the information?" asked Cervillo.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
engage in
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
on one occasion
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
and nothing more
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
arrange in a container
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
polyglotnounUS /pɑːliːɡlɑːt/
a person who speaks more than one language
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "And if I refuse to give you the information?" asked Cervillo.
possessing material wealth
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
ruffianlyadjective
violent and lawless
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
RUSEnounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
scoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
interact in a certain way
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
a Caucasian
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
which person or people
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading MUTINY AND A RUSE THAT FAILED "WE wish to know why we are freezing to death in this fearful climate, instead of capturing rich prizes, as we were led to believe, and for which we signed on?" said the spokesman, a Greek who spoke four Latin languages fluently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The only way to treat a polyglot crowd was to put a bold face on the matter, and let them see that the man whom they served was a worthy leader of such a pack of ruffianly scoundrels.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that once he showed the white feather it would be all up with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And if I refuse to give you the information?" asked Cervillo.
you'll
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From this reading "We'll have the ordering of things in our own hands----" "And a fine mess you'll make of it," added the captain.
