Chapter II

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

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

how long something has existed

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

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

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

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

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

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

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

the act of subjecting to strong attack

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

favorite

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

a youthful male person

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

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From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

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

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

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

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

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

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

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

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

a young female

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

plural of “hamper” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

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

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

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

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

rash impulsiveness

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

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

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

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

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

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

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

the force of workers available

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

a sudden and severe onset of trouble

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

compacted by ironing

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

strike or drive against with a heavy impact

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

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From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

the act of packing or storing away

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

in a sullen manner

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

required or under orders

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

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

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

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

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

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

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

hard to endure

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

not known

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

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

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

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

From this reading A little girl clung to the pretty young girl's skirt; the unlikeness between them, though they were sisters, was explained by their being but half sisters.

toward the west

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

during the time that

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

-ing form of “whittle” — cut small bits or pare shavings from

From this reading A boy somewhat older than she stood beside her whittling an arrow from a bit of beechwood, whistling through his teeth, his tongue pressed against them, a livelier air than a pilgrim boy from Leyden was supposed to know, and sullenly scorning to betray interest in the excitement ashore and aboard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading With England's Shores Left Far Astern A young girl, brown-haired, blue-eyed, with a sweet seriousness that was neither joy nor sorrow upon her fair pale face, leaned against the mast on the _Mayflower's_ deck watching the bustle of the final preparations for setting sail westward.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Two boys--one older than Constance, Giles's age, the other younger than the girl--came rushing down the deck with such impetuosity, plus the younger lad's head used as a battering ram, that the men at work stowing away hampers and barrels, trying to clear a way for the start, gave place to the rough onslaught.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Little Damaris was like her mother, Constance's stepmother, while Constance herself reflected the delicate loveliness of her own and her brother Giles's mother, dead in early youth and lying now at rest in a green English churchyard while her children were setting forth into the unknown.