Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

(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 Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

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

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

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

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

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

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

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From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

an old form of “does”

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

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

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

the act of giving

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

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

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.

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

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading RICHARD III.

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

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

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

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

engage in

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

the force of workers available

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

being nothing more than specified

From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.

plural of “passenger” — 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 Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

an appraisal of the value of something

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

plural of “reprimand” — an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

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

From this reading RICHARD III.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

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

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

plural of “steward” — someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

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 Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

the charge for stowing goods

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

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

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

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

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

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

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

badly timed

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

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

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

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

From this reading Throughout the morning, the master was busy in rating his mates, giving sharp reprimands to the stewards and cooks, overhauling the log line, introducing the passengers, seeing to the stowage of the anchors, in getting down the signal-pole, throwing in touches of Vattel, and otherwise superintending duty, and dispensing opinions.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

(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 Untimely storms make men expect a dearth: All may be well; but if God sort it so, 'Tis more than we deserve, or I expect.

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

From this reading These conversations, however, were mere episodes of the great business of the passage.

at the time that

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

which person or people

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

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

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks, When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand; When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?