Chapter VIII

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

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

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

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

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

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

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

enclose in a corral

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

with resolute determination

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

set up or found

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

the cultivation of plants

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

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

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

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

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

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

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

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

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

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

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

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

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

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

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

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

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

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

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

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

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

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

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

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

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

fastened with stitches

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

a particular situation

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

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

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

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

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

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

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

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

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

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

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

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

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Linen -- Shoes of Seal-leather -- Manufacture of Pyroxyle -- Gardening -- Fishing -- Turtle-eggs -- Improvement of Master Jup -- The Corral -- Musmon Hunt -- New Animal and Vegetable Possessions -- Recollections of their Native Land.

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

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The first week of January was devoted to the manufacture of the linen garments required by the colony.

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

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The needles found in the box were used by sturdy if not delicate fingers, and we may be sure that what was sewn was sewn firmly.

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

From this reading There was no lack of thread, thanks to Cyrus Harding's idea of re-employing that which had been already used in the covering of the balloon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.

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

From this reading This with admirable patience was all unpicked by Gideon Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give this work up, as it irritated him beyond measure; but he had no equal in the sewing part of the business.