Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

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

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

make a strident sound

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

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From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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 To put it in plain English, she was on the prowl.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The _Tonneraire_ had sailed in towards Havre on the previous evening.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

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From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

the act of giving

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

a farewell remark

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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

From this reading The _Tonneraire_ had sailed in towards Havre on the previous evening.

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From this reading The _Tonneraire_ had sailed in towards Havre on the previous evening.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

become covered with mist

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

throughout a period of time

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN.

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

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading To put it in plain English, she was on the prowl.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The _Tonneraire_ had sailed in towards Havre on the previous evening.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading To put it in plain English, she was on the prowl.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To put it in plain English, she was on the prowl.

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

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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

From this reading The _Tonneraire_ had sailed in towards Havre on the previous evening.

express in words

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To put it in plain English, she was on the prowl.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN.

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

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

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

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

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

From this reading The _Tonneraire_ had sailed in towards Havre on the previous evening.

in the direction of

From this reading The _Tonneraire_ had sailed in towards Havre on the previous evening.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

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

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

at the time that

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _Old Song._ It was early on the morning of one of those bright and bracing days in the beginning of October, when summer seems to return as if to say good-bye before giving place to winter with its wild winds, its stormy seas, its driving mist and sleet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth on land and o'er wave, And proudly it braveth the battle and blast, For when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."