used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the captain would not hear of the suggestion for a moment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
a boy or man
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
Dinks
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From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
faggedadjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But the captain would not hear of the suggestion for a moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
McCarthynounUS /məˈkɑːrθi/
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
Meldrum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
mistrustverbUS /mɪˈstrʌst/
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
a particular point in time
From this reading But the captain would not hear of the suggestion for a moment.
MoodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
mutinousadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtənəs/
disposed to or in a state of mutiny
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
not any; not one
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the captain would not hear of the suggestion for a moment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the captain would not hear of the suggestion for a moment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
many times at short intervals
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
move hurridly
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
sidedverbUS /ˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “side” — take sides for or against
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
in the near future
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading But the captain would not hear of the suggestion for a moment.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
carry out
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I know they would be up to some mischief or other as soon as my back is turned."
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
at the time that
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
which person or people
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No," said he; "I mistrust that mutinous chap, Bill Moody, and the lot who sided with him in making a rush for the boats when we struck.
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the captain would not hear of the suggestion for a moment.
but in spite of that
From this reading Seeing that no pressing danger was imminent, and that nothing more could be done for the present, Mr Meldrum tried to induce Captain Dinks, who had been on deck for over forty-eight hours, to go below and have some rest, as he had a good deal yet before him to go through, and looked fagged and worn-out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But there is McCarthy your chief mate," replied Mr Meldrum, "surely he can take command of the vessel, as he has so often done before, while you have a spell off?"
