used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A lazy hooker!" remarked the pilot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
Down-east
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From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
hookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/
United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading "A lazy hooker!" remarked the pilot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A slow ship in stays, I reckon?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A slow ship in stays, I reckon?"
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading "A lazy hooker!" remarked the pilot.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
main-yard
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From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
molassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
Nickerson
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From this reading Nickerson nodded.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Nickerson nodded.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading "A lazy hooker!" remarked the pilot.
PortonounUS /ˈpɔːrtoʊ/
port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
quotingverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "A slow ship in stays, I reckon?"
ReekverbUS /riːk/
have an element suggestive (of something)
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "A lazy hooker!" remarked the pilot.
scullin
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From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
transport commercially
From this reading "A slow ship in stays, I reckon?"
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "A slow ship in stays, I reckon?"
Slower'n
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From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading "A slow ship in stays, I reckon?"
steersmanship
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From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
tardinessnounUS /ˈtɑːrdinəs/
the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
ThreadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading "Slower'n scullin' a loaf o' bread 'cross a tub o' Porto Reek molasses in January!" he answered--quoting a "Down-east" phrase indicative of the extreme in tardiness.
up-rooted
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From this reading Threading around the channels and dodging dangerous up-rooted trees as long as the ship's main-yard, called for good steersmanship.
