used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
affablyadverbUS /ˈæfəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading ’How do you do, captain?’ said the stranger, affably, extending his hand.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
amidshipsadverbUS /əˈmɪdʃɪps/
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ’I asked you not to hurt me, and of course you won’t.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading So you, too, think that poor Bully Hayes is a bloodthirsty pirate!
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
brig's
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From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
BULLYnounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ’I asked you not to hurt me, and of course you won’t.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ’How do you do, captain?’ said the stranger, affably, extending his hand.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading ’How do you do, captain?’ said the stranger, affably, extending his hand.
the organ of sight
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ’How do you do, captain?’ said the stranger, affably, extending his hand.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
HAYESnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ’How do you do, captain?’ said the stranger, affably, extending his hand.
How
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From this reading ’How do you do, captain?’ said the stranger, affably, extending his hand.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
be the source of pain
From this reading ’I asked you not to hurt me, and of course you won’t.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ’I asked you not to hurt me, and of course you won’t.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
and nothing more
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
the sound of laughing
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
without good reason
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ’I asked you not to hurt me, and of course you won’t.
the force of workers available
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ’I asked you not to hurt me, and of course you won’t.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading So you, too, think that poor Bully Hayes is a bloodthirsty pirate!
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading So you, too, think that poor Bully Hayes is a bloodthirsty pirate!
a strong line
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ’How do you do, captain?’ said the stranger, affably, extending his hand.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
cut with a saw
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
having a supporting base
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading ’How do you do, captain?’ said the stranger, affably, extending his hand.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading So you, too, think that poor Bully Hayes is a bloodthirsty pirate!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ’I asked you not to hurt me, and of course you won’t.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So you, too, think that poor Bully Hayes is a bloodthirsty pirate!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ’My name is Hayes;’ and then, as his bright blue eye took in the surroundings, and he saw the brig’s crew standing by the guns, and a group of armed men on the poop deck, he gave a loud hearty laugh, so genuine and spontaneous that old Sam stared at him in astonishment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
in or at the place that
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
which person or people
From this reading CAPTAIN BULLY HAYES COMES ON BOARD The boat drew alongside, and the tall bearded man climbed up the rope ladder hung on the side amidships, and then jumped lightly on the deck, where he was met just inside the gangway by Captain Hawkins, who had descended from the poop.
won't
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From this reading ’I asked you not to hurt me, and of course you won’t.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’How do you do, captain?’ said the stranger, affably, extending his hand.
