Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The men try hard to fight against it.

(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 They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts

From this reading This was the case now on board the good barque _Boo-boo-boo_.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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

From this reading This was the case now on board the good barque _Boo-boo-boo_.

the two together, not just one

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This was the case now on board the good barque _Boo-boo-boo_.

a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

lower than previously

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

without deviation

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

divisible by two

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

at any time

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

accept an excuse for

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The men try hard to fight against it.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This was the case now on board the good barque _Boo-boo-boo_.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The men try hard to fight against it.

only a very short time before

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men try hard to fight against it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

not any; not one

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading This was the case now on board the good barque _Boo-boo-boo_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

change to the contrary

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

the work of a sailor

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

transport commercially

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

deliver by singing

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

join the ends of

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

express in words

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

one who stays for only a short time

From this reading They smoke, they sing, they fiddle, they dance--on every available excuse the captain may even splice the main-brace; but all pleasures are transient, and do not come directly from the heart.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The men try hard to fight against it.

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

which person or people

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

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From this reading Willie and Sandie felt depressed; even Tyro the collie seemed in low spirits or out of sorts.

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

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _FIGHTING THE FIRELANDERS_ It was the dead of a dreary winter in the Straits of Magellan, about the beginning of July--the seasons, as I need hardly tell my young readers, being quite the reverse of ours--the dead of a dreary winter; and no one who has ever traversed this region of fogs and storms in a sailing ship at such a time will be likely to forget the feeling of gloom that often settles down on board, both fore and aft.