Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

how long something has existed

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Of course I know England well, because I am an Englishman.

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

without civilizing influences

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

for the reason that

From this reading Of course I know England well, because I am an Englishman.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

the place where someone was born

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My England is an island surrounded by open sea and Channel.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading My England is an island surrounded by open sea and Channel.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

a person who is in charge

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course I know England well, because I am an Englishman.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

dearly loved

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

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

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

in or to another place

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

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 My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Of course I know England well, because I am an Englishman.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

the country where you were born

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Of course I know England well, because I am an Englishman.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

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

From this reading Of course I know England well, because I am an Englishman.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading My England is an island surrounded by open sea and Channel.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

any competition

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

the work of a sailor

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

transport commercially

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

the season of growth

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

confined on all sides

From this reading My England is an island surrounded by open sea and Channel.

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

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

From this reading England is always the dear old Homeland to me, and so it might interest my readers if I include reminiscences of my own country in this book.

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

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

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

From this reading Of course I know England well, because I am an Englishman.

which person or people

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I escaped from my birthplace at an early age, shipped before the mast of a sailing ship and roamed the world.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading My England—Its Chief Stronghold—The Island Race—Barbaric Customs—Their Code of Morals—A Tribalistic Clash—An English Spring THIS chapter is written for the benefit of those natives who may come across my book in the South Sea Islands and elsewhere.