Chapter V

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

feeling or expressive of gratitude

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

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From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Ethan flushed scarlet, and a murmur went up from the watch below.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

the people of Great Britain

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

at any time

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Ethan flushed scarlet, and a murmur went up from the watch below.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ethan flushed scarlet, and a murmur went up from the watch below.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

the sound of laughing

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

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 “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

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

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Ethan flushed scarlet, and a murmur went up from the watch below.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

possessive form of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

in an impolite manner

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Ethan flushed scarlet, and a murmur went up from the watch below.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

aged or processed

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

transport commercially

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

be seated

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

expressive of contempt

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

the act of sucking

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

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

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

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

From this reading Ethan flushed scarlet, and a murmur went up from the watch below.

someone who visits

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

a male witch or demon

From this reading He had finished telling of an adventure in the China Sea in his grandfather’s ship, Warlock; and during the appreciative pause that followed, the silence was rudely broken by a loud, sneering laugh.

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

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

look attentively

From this reading Ethan flushed scarlet, and a murmur went up from the watch below.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

accept gladly

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ethan flushed scarlet, and a murmur went up from the watch below.

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

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

at the time that

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

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

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading HOW ETHAN CARLYLE FACED THE BULLY OF THE RANGER The knowledge displayed by Ethan in the working of a ship during the first week out, and his ready courage in the taking of a couple of British prizes, won the regard of the Ranger’s tars, and he was ever a welcome visitor to the forecastle when he chose to go there.

plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading Many were the yarns they told him of voyages with Barry, Murray, Whipple and other hearts of oak; and many were those he told in return of strange seas, strange ports and stranger people.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”

a young person of either sex

From this reading “He pulls a long bow for a youngster,” said a voice; “and you seasoned tars sit around and draw it in like sucking pigs their mammy’s milk.”