Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

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

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

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

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

someone who attacks

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading It was very rash and injudicious for him to attack the commander.

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

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

for the reason that

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He had "caught a Tartar," and he had found it out.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading It was very rash and injudicious for him to attack the commander.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

covered with bright patches (often used in combination)

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

an abstract part of something

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

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

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

set up or found

From this reading He had "caught a Tartar," and he had found it out.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

dismiss, usually for economic reasons

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

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

From this reading He had "caught a Tartar," and he had found it out.

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

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

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

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

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

From this reading It was very rash and injudicious for him to attack the commander.

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

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

ten 10s

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

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

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise

From this reading It was very rash and injudicious for him to attack the commander.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very rash and injudicious for him to attack the commander.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

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

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had "caught a Tartar," and he had found it out.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

by chance

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading It was very rash and injudicious for him to attack the commander.

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From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

covered with bright patches (often used in combination)

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

a salt used especially in baking powder

From this reading He had "caught a Tartar," and he had found it out.

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

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

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

From this reading It was very rash and injudicious for him to attack the commander.

unpleasant to look at

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.

under normal conditions

From this reading Doubtless he was brave, for he held high rank in the army of Morocco, though he was usually absent on furlough.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very rash and injudicious for him to attack the commander.

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

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

careful consideration

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

during the time that

From this reading A FEW LESSONS IN NAVIGATION Captain Ringgold was a powerful man, fully six feet high, and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds, while his assailant, though nearly as tall, was slender in form, and not a strong man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The magistrate did not seem to be impressed by the title or the elegant costume of the Pacha, perhaps because the latter was dabbled with mud, and his handsome face was liberally spattered with the same unsightly element.