Chapter V

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

on foot; walking

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

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

From this reading "Well, here you are," said Denry, and handed to Cregeen a piece of paper.

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

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

being in a state of proper equilibrium

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he knew quite well what it was.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

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

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading "Well, here you are," said Denry, and handed to Cregeen a piece of paper.

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

From this reading But he knew quite well what it was.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Well, here you are," said Denry, and handed to Cregeen a piece of paper.

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

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

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

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

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But he knew quite well what it was.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

set afire or burning

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

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

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

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

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Well, here you are," said Denry, and handed to Cregeen a piece of paper.

paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading "Well, here you are," said Denry, and handed to Cregeen a piece of paper.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But he knew quite well what it was.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, here you are," said Denry, and handed to Cregeen a piece of paper.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

the place where some action occurs

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

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

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

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

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

not recognized or admitted

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I The decisive scene, henceforward historic, occurred in the shanty known as "John’s cabin"—John being the unacknowledged leader of the ’longshore population—under the tail of Llandudno pier.

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

(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 "Well, here you are," said Denry, and handed to Cregeen a piece of paper.

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But he knew quite well what it was.

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

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

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

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

in the company of; together with

From this reading The cabin, festooned with cordage, was lighted by an oil-lamp of a primitive model, and round the orange case on which the lamp was balanced sat Denry, Cregeen, the owner of the lifeboat, and John himself (to give, as it were, a semi-official character to whatever was afoot).

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "What’s this, I ’m asking ye," said Cregeen, taking the paper in his large fingers and peering at it as though it had been a papyrus.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, here you are," said Denry, and handed to Cregeen a piece of paper.