used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
in addition
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
carrionnounUS /ˈkeriən/
the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
codnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
corruptedadjectiveUS /kərˈʌptɪd/
containing errors or alterations
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
exhaling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
fetidadjectiveUS /ˈfetəd/
offensively malodorous
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
hell-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
a small worthless amount
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
subject to death
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
nastinessnounUS /ˈnæstinəs/
a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
not any; not one
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
oversideadverb
over the side of a boat
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
reekverbUS /riːk/
have an element suggestive (of something)
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
stenchnounUS /stentʃ/
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Likely more barrels of the salt cod had gone bad and ought to be hunted out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading To come up into this from the fetid forecastle was for Ben like waking to a continuation of nightmare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
in or at the place that
From this reading For several days a carrion reek had corrupted the air of the forecastle, and the murky hell-hole of the galley where French Jack prepared his strange offerings.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Mr. Ball claimed the whole dirty cargo was spoiled and should be heaved overside, but French Jack explained that cod smelt that way anyhow; in spite of the pride of a Boston man, Ben was inclined to agree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With no breeze to sweep the nastiness away, the stench overhung the deck also, as though the _Diana_ herself were exhaling corruption in a mortal sickness.
