Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

later than; following

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

(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 question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

have

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

subject to popular election

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

adult female chicken

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

of great significance or value

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

by law; conforming to the law

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

engage in

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

on one occasion

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

transport commercially

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

a source of difficulty

From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.

during the time that

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy’s duty to get his ship under way and go after some fish for a chowder.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading “We’ll get the dinner,” said Tim, with some dignity; “an’ after it’s done, if you fellers don’t like it, you can cook one to suit yourselves.”