used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OLD USHANT AT THE GANGWAY.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading But, sir, old Ushant’s beard is his own!”
beardsnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
bougee
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From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, sir, old Ushant’s beard is his own!”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
chins
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From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
Commodore'snounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːrz/
possessive form of “commodore” — a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
at any time
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
Forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
GANGWAYnoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading OLD USHANT AT THE GANGWAY.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, sir, old Ushant’s beard is his own!”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD USHANT AT THE GANGWAY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But, sir, old Ushant’s beard is his own!”
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLD USHANT AT THE GANGWAY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
USHANT
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From this reading OLD USHANT AT THE GANGWAY.
Ushant's
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From this reading The rebel beards, headed by old Ushant’s, streaming like a Commodore’s _bougee_, now stood in silence at the mast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Sir,” said the Captain of the Forecastle, “did old Ushant ever refuse doing his duty? did he ever yet miss his muster?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You knew the order!” said the Captain, eyeing them severely; “what does that hair on your chins?”
