Chapter XVII

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

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

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

have

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

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

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

a steep high face of rock

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

a small inlet

From this reading PRUSSIA COVE.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

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

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

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

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

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

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

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

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

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

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

immediately past

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

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

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland

From this reading PRUSSIA COVE.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

unusual or striking

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

cut with a saw

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

in a swift manner

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading He had disengaged himself from the tumbling contestants when the ball escaped from the hand of the prostrate player, and saw it roll swiftly into a neighbouring ravine that led downward, like a funnel, to the sands below.

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

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

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

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.

at the time that

From this reading The last time he was seen was on the cliff when the prize hurling ball disappeared.

in or at the place that

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

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

From this reading He chose as the seat of his business a rocky cove two miles east of Marazion, which continues to bear the name of Prussia Cove."--_Robert Hunt, F. R. S._ Where was the captain of the Helston hurlers?

a late time of life

From this reading THE SMUGGLERS' BATTLE "Seventy years since, a native of Breage called 'Carter,' but better known, from a most remarkable personal resemblance to Frederick the Great, as the 'King of Prussia,' monopolised most of the smuggling trade of the west.