used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
the act of breaking something
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Suddenly the voice of "Old Yank" rang out clear:
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
ef
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From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
engine-room
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From this reading Shouts filled the engine-room, and figures were hurrying to and fro.
an old word for “before”
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Shouts filled the engine-room, and figures were hurrying to and fro.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Shouts filled the engine-room, and figures were hurrying to and fro.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
fro
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From this reading Shouts filled the engine-room, and figures were hurrying to and fro.
Hal
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From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Shouts filled the engine-room, and figures were hurrying to and fro.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly the voice of "Old Yank" rang out clear:
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Suddenly the voice of "Old Yank" rang out clear:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suddenly the voice of "Old Yank" rang out clear:
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Suddenly the voice of "Old Yank" rang out clear:
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
shaft'll
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From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
ShoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Shouts filled the engine-room, and figures were hurrying to and fro.
slippyadjective
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
not in physical motion
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the voice of "Old Yank" rang out clear:
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shouts filled the engine-room, and figures were hurrying to and fro.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shouts filled the engine-room, and figures were hurrying to and fro.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Suddenly the voice of "Old Yank" rang out clear:
VOLUNTEERSnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Hal stood up and looked about him, feeling still dazed.
we're
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From this reading "Boys," he said hoarsely, "this here ship's done for right away ef we're not precious slippy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shouts filled the engine-room, and figures were hurrying to and fro.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That 'ere shaft'll be breaking clean away with the next big roll, and will sweep the whole room.
YanknounUS /jæŋk/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Suddenly the voice of "Old Yank" rang out clear:
