Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

later than; following

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

(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 Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

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

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

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From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

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

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When the watchman's friends came from the _Voyageur_ he drove them away in excellent French.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

of or relating or belonging to a city

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

a small inlet

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

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

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

in deplorable condition

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading When the watchman's friends came from the _Voyageur_ he drove them away in excellent French.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading When the watchman's friends came from the _Voyageur_ he drove them away in excellent French.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading When the watchman's friends came from the _Voyageur_ he drove them away in excellent French.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When the watchman's friends came from the _Voyageur_ he drove them away in excellent French.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the watchman's friends came from the _Voyageur_ he drove them away in excellent French.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

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

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

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

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

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

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

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

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

absolutely essential

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

not any; not one

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

and nothing more

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

the act of removing

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

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

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the watchman's friends came from the _Voyageur_ he drove them away in excellent French.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

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

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading When the watchman's friends came from the _Voyageur_ he drove them away in excellent French.

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

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

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

From this reading When the watchman's friends came from the _Voyageur_ he drove them away in excellent French.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

at the time that

From this reading He strutted the deck, when necessary, with as much of the insolence of a civic official as he could command, and no man came near to question his right.

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

From this reading _In Which Archie Armstrong Goes Deeper In and Thinks He Has Got Beyond His Depth.

which person or people

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bill o' Burnt Bay Takes Deschamps By the Throat and the Issue Is Doubtful For a Time_ That afternoon, after a short conversation with Josiah Cove, who had thus far managed to keep out of trouble, Archie Armstrong spent a brief time on the _Heavenly Home_ to attend to the health and comfort of the watchman, who was in no bad way.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.

but in spite of that

From this reading Perhaps, after all, Archie thought--if Deschamps' headache would only cause the removal of Bill o' Burnt Bay to the dilapidated cell on the ground floor--the _Heavenly Home_ might yet be sailed in triumph to Ruddy Cove.