Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

in addition

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

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

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

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

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

expected hopefully

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading Billy prepared a spirited defense with the guns, which he charged heavily with powder, omitting the bullets.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Billy prepared a spirited defense with the guns, which he charged heavily with powder, omitting the bullets.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Billy prepared a spirited defense with the guns, which he charged heavily with powder, omitting the bullets.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

apart from; not including

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

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

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Billy prepared a spirited defense with the guns, which he charged heavily with powder, omitting the bullets.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

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

From this reading Billy prepared a spirited defense with the guns, which he charged heavily with powder, omitting the bullets.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Billy prepared a spirited defense with the guns, which he charged heavily with powder, omitting the bullets.

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

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

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

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

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

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

the quantity contained in a keg

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

set afire or burning

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

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

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

the force of workers available

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

a particular point in time

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

not any; not one

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Billy prepared a spirited defense with the guns, which he charged heavily with powder, omitting the bullets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

above and across; more than

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

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

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Billy prepared a spirited defense with the guns, which he charged heavily with powder, omitting the bullets.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading Billy prepared a spirited defense with the guns, which he charged heavily with powder, omitting the bullets.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

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

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

from that time on

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

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

From this reading This done, he awaited the attack, meaning to let his wits or his arms deal with the situation, according to developments.

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

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

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

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

look attentively

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

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

From this reading No boats ran out to the fishing-grounds; no men were on the flakes; the salmon nets and lobster-traps were not hauled.

at the time that

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

in or at the place that

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

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

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

during the time that

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In Which, also, a Lighted Candle is Suspended Over a Keg of Powder and Precipitates a Critical Moment While Billy Topsail Turns Pale With Anxiety_ At Jolly Harbour, meantime, where Billy Topsail kept watch, except for the flutter of an apron or skirt when the women went to the well for water, there was no sign of life at the cottages the livelong day.

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

From this reading _In Which Billy Topsail, Besieged by Wreckers, Sleeps on Duty and Thereafter Finds Exercise For His Wits.