Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Miss Allonby wheeled about.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

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From this reading Miss Allonby wheeled about.

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "I dare not," said he.

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From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "It is not the powder that I fear."

a sudden and violent collapse

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

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

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

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

From this reading "I dare not," said he.

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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

From this reading "I dare not," said he.

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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

From this reading "It is not the powder that I fear."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is not the powder that I fear."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Allonby wheeled about.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I dare not," said he.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I dare not," said he.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

have in common

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

term of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It is not the powder that I fear."

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

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

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

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

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

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

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

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading Miss Allonby wheeled about.

which person or people

From this reading "Fie!" she cried; "one who has served against the French, [Footnote: This was not absolutely so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Mr. Erwyn had, however, in an outburst of patriotism, embarked, as a sort of cabin passenger, with his friend Sir John Morris, and possessed in consequence some claim to share such honor as was won by the glorious fiasco of Dungeness.] and afraid of powder!"