Chapter I

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

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

anew

From this reading "Your brother’s out early, Redisham," said the Scoutmaster, turning again to the milk tin.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

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

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He could see the shining brass tube of a telescope beneath a naval cap.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading He could see the shining brass tube of a telescope beneath a naval cap.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Your brother’s out early, Redisham," said the Scoutmaster, turning again to the milk tin.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He could see the shining brass tube of a telescope beneath a naval cap.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

not accessible to view

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

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

From this reading He could see the shining brass tube of a telescope beneath a naval cap.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

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From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

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From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

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

From this reading "Your brother’s out early, Redisham," said the Scoutmaster, turning again to the milk tin.

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From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

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From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

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

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

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

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

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

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

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

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

inflected form of “level” — aim at

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading He could see the shining brass tube of a telescope beneath a naval cap.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Your brother’s out early, Redisham," said the Scoutmaster, turning again to the milk tin.

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

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

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

From this reading "Your brother’s out early, Redisham," said the Scoutmaster, turning again to the milk tin.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Your brother’s out early, Redisham," said the Scoutmaster, turning again to the milk tin.

the leader of a troop of Scouts

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He could see the shining brass tube of a telescope beneath a naval cap.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading He could see the shining brass tube of a telescope beneath a naval cap.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

of the color of slate or granite

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

crush together or collapse

From this reading He could see the shining brass tube of a telescope beneath a naval cap.

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

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

needing moisture

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

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

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

the upper part of anything

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading He could see the shining brass tube of a telescope beneath a naval cap.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "Your brother’s out early, Redisham," said the Scoutmaster, turning again to the milk tin.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Glancing upwards to the shoulder of the cliff, he caught sight of a figure partly concealed beyond a dark clump of gorse and bramble.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

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

From this reading The telescope was levelled at the slate-grey shape of a light cruiser riding at anchor in Haddisport Roads, abreast of the camp.

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

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _*A Story of the War on the North Sea*_ _Author of "The Golden Galleon," "The Thirsty Sword," etc._ *CONTENTS.* *DREADNOUGHTS OF THE DOGGER.* *CHAPTER I.* *WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE.* The Scoutmaster paused in his work of opening a tin of condensed milk on the top of a packing-case.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your brother’s out early, Redisham," said the Scoutmaster, turning again to the milk tin.