Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

with affection

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading BOOK MANUFACTURERS BROOKLYN.

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a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

quick and energetic

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

a borough of New York City

From this reading BOOK MANUFACTURERS BROOKLYN.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

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From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

coins made of gold

From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading BOOK MANUFACTURERS BROOKLYN.

a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)

From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading N. Y.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

exert pressure or force to or upon

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past form of “print” — put into print

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From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

a tart spicy quality

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

hardening something by heat treatment

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading AUTHOR OF Jim Morse--Adventurer, Turquoise Canyon, Dead Man's Gold, etc.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

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a formal word for “on”

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

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

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading N. Y.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading _To_ J. E. DE RUYTER, ESQUIRE this yarn is affectionately and appreciatively dedicated It was perfect weather along the San Francisco water-front, and Rainey reacted to the brisk touch of the trade-wind upon his cheek, the breeze tempering the sun, bringing with it a tang of the open sea and a hint of Oriental spices from the wharves.