used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
AmitynounUS /ˈæmɪti/
a cordial disposition
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
attestingverbUS /əˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “attest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had that very evening become engaged to Jessie, who waits for him for years.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
behavesverbUS /bɪˈheɪvz/
third-person singular of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
Bracewell
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From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Two Shipmates, by William H.G. Kingston.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had that very evening become engaged to Jessie, who waits for him for years.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The Two Shipmates, by William H.G. Kingston.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The Two Shipmates, by William H.G. Kingston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had that very evening become engaged to Jessie, who waits for him for years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
Jessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had that very evening become engaged to Jessie, who waits for him for years.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading The Two Shipmates, by William H.G. Kingston.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
Michelmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
not any; not one
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
and nothing more
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
Press-gang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
progressesnounUS /ˈprɑːɡresəz/
plural of “progress” — gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
ShipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading The Two Shipmates, by William H.G. Kingston.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Two Shipmates, by William H.G. Kingston.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Two Shipmates, by William H.G. Kingston.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had that very evening become engaged to Jessie, who waits for him for years.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading He had that very evening become engaged to Jessie, who waits for him for years.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
at the time that
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The two people designated as shipmates start off at the beginning of the book as reasonably close friends, but a weakness for alcohol causes Dick Bracewell to behave more and more badly, while the real hero, Ralph Michelmore, despite being taken by the Press-gang, behaves more and more nobly as the story progresses.
which person or people
From this reading He had that very evening become engaged to Jessie, who waits for him for years.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Two Shipmates, by William H.G. Kingston.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ralph is already Mate of the Amity when pressed into the Royal Navy, but he had accidentally gone out that evening without his "Protection", a document attesting to his rank in the Merchant Navy.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This is only a short book, taking no more than three and a half hours to read aloud, but it is beautifully written, and it packs a punch.
a late time of life
From this reading He had that very evening become engaged to Jessie, who waits for him for years.
