Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

with affection

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

(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 They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

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

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

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

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

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

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

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

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

lacking funds

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

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

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

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

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

a flock of coots

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

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

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

an opposing military force

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

at any time

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

the organ of sight

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

brought together in one place

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

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

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

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

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

the force of workers available

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

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

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

measure the depth of something

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

with low volume

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

make a low noise

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

unhealthy looking

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

transport commercially

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

having a supporting base

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

make steady

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

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

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

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

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

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

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

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

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

extremely wicked

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

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

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

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

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

which person or people

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

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

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MAN'S MAN'S MAN The sides of the _Blackbirder_ were lined with sallow, scowling faces, as villainous a crew as ever gathered aboard one disreputable ship since time began.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading They took in all the points of the trim little craft that nosed quietly up within speaking distance; the British flag, to which they were by nature antipathetic; the long brown gun forward, with its black mouth pointing plumb for every shifty eye of them; the glancing barrels of the Winchesters, and the steady determination of the men who carried them; the covert menace of the whole silent display.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Muttered blasphemies rolled along the line of yellow faces, and the rumble of them was heard aboard the _Torch_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What you want?" shouted a burly figure, standing aft behind the deckhouse.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your cargo," replied Captain Cathie, patting the breach of his big gun affectionately, and the objurgations aboard the enemy broke out afresh.