Chapter VIII · On Circumventing a Stag

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

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

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From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

later than; following

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

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From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

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

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

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

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

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From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

every person

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

state of being gratified or satisfied

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

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

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

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From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

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

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

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

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

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

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

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From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

as might be expected

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

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

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

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From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

having a supporting base

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

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

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

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

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

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

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He felt that he did well to be exultant, as he looked at Beatrice Avon standing by the side of Lord Innisfail at the tiller.

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

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

which person or people

From this reading To be sure, Miss Craven, who had observed at least a change in the expression upon his face, did not attribute it to his gratification on having slaughtered some seals, but then Miss Craven was more acute than an ordinary observer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with a feeling of exultation that he had sat in the bows of the cutter _Acushla_ on her return to her moorings after that seal-hunt which everyone agreed had been an extraordinary success.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had this expression of exultation been noticed by Lady Innisfail, it would, naturally, have been attributed by her to the fact that he had been in the boat that had made the largest catch of seals.

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From this reading IF Edmund Airey had a good deal to think about in Norway, Harold Wynne was certainly not without a subject for thought in Scotland.