Chapter XI

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

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

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

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

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

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

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

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

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

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

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

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

brought into existence

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

fighting with the fists

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

a young person of either sex

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

easy and not involved or complicated

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

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

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

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

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

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

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

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

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

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

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

contrary to or forbidden by law

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

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

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

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

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

not any; not one

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

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

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

plural of “quay” — wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading An illegitimate child, born and reared in the open on the quays of Bordeaux.

take up or begin anew

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

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

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

transport commercially

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

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

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

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

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

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

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

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

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

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

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

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

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

the popular taste at a given time

From this reading In return for payment, Barrada taught on board every kind of exercise in vogue among sailors: boxing, single-stick, fencing, with gymnastics into the bargain, and singing and dancing.

past form of “wangle” — achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

a deceiver who uses crafty misleading methods

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

nonexistent

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

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

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

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

From this reading Very vicious, but with a good heart; full of contrasts, certain elementary notions of human dignity were entirely wanting in him; it was his pride to be better-looking than the others, more agile, stronger, and a more artful "wangler."

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

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

which person or people

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

in the company of; together with

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.

the words that are spoken

From this reading ("Wangler" and "wangling" are two words which resume in themselves almost the whole life of the navy; they have no academic equivalent.)

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

From this reading This Barrada, who had "wangled" things so that he sailed for a third time on the same ship with us, was the great friend of Yves.