used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
Baldwin'snounUS /ˈbɔːldwənz/
possessive form of “baldwin” — United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading It was Jack Baldwin’s voice that broke the silence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “The old ship’s gone, boys,” roared he.
lacking funds
From this reading It was Jack Baldwin’s voice that broke the silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
can't
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From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
let fall to the ground
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “The old ship’s gone, boys,” roared he.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Jack Baldwin’s voice that broke the silence.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was Jack Baldwin’s voice that broke the silence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
not any; not one
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “The old ship’s gone, boys,” roared he.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
quidnounUS /kwɪd/
the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “The old ship’s gone, boys,” roared he.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading “The old ship’s gone, boys,” roared he.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was Jack Baldwin’s voice that broke the silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
express in speech
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was Jack Baldwin’s voice that broke the silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I remember that the boatswain chewed at his quid of tobacco as though he was starving; but he did not speak a word.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading FOR a time no one in the cutter moved or said a word.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
you'll
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From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
you're
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From this reading “We can’t do her any good, so drop her, and mind what you’re about, or you’ll be with her before you know it.”
