used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
(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 The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
in addition
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
blackguard's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
cutlassnounUS /ˈkʌtləs/
a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
effusivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/
in an effusive manner
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
at any time
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
flashyadjectiveUS /ˈflæʃi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
melodramaticadjectiveUS /ˌmelədrəˈmætɪk/
having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
not any; not one
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
coated with paint
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
red-bearded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
red-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
a strong line
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
sheathnounUS /ʃiːθ/
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
Tepi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
TullynounUS /ˈtʌli/
a Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC)
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
unwashedadjectiveUS /ənˈwɑːʃt/
of or associated with the great masses of people
From this reading Little Tully, red-headed, red-bearded, unwashed, and as dirty generally as a pig from his own County Down, jumped on board and extended his filthy paw to me effusively.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One glance at his boat's crew showed me that they were all armed--in a flashy melodramatic style, like the Red Indians of a comic opera, each naked native having a brace of revolvers buckled to a broad leather belt around his waist, from which also hung a French navy cutlass in a leather sheath.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
a Caucasian
From this reading The boat itself was kept in fine order, and was painted like all the king's miniature fleet--white outside, and bright salmon inside.
which person or people
From this reading They were all big, stalwart fellows, though no one of them was as tough a customer to deal with as our Tepi, who eyed them with undisguised enmity as he caught and made fast the line they heaved aboard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Five minutes later the boat, which was crowded with natives, went about like a top, and then Tully--as fine a sailor man as ever put hand to a rope--brought her alongside in such a manner that I could not but admire and envy the little blackguard's skill.
