Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

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

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

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

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

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

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

form a curve

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

stick to firmly

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

recognizable; marked

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

wanted intensely

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

divisible by two

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

moving swiftly

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

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

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

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

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

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

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

located inward

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

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

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

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

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

staying power

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

most important element

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

plural of “plait” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

with low volume

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

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

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

denote or connote

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

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

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading THE NEW REGIME.--SOMETHING ABOUT SAIGON.--THE FIRST CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--AN ALARM OF FIRE!--ARRIVAL OF THE "FLYING" SQUADRON.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

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

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Sunday, January 2nd.--For some time past we have been exercised to know how we could best signify to the admiral our appreciation of his many kindnesses to us during the time we have served under him.

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

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

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

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.

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From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His approaching promotion gave us the desired opportunity, and it was decided that the most fitting present would be a silk flag of the largest size, to be hoisted at the main on that auspicious occasion.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading "Each earing to its cringle first they bend-- The reef-band then along the yard extend; The circling earings round th' extremes entwin'd, By outer and by inner turns they bind; The reeflines next from hand to hand received, Through eyelet-holes and roban legs were reeved; The folding reefs in plaits unrolled they lay, Extend the worming lines and ends belay."

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading With this end in view we had purchased some 130 yards of silk at Nagasaki, which had been made up on board so quietly that few even of those most interested in it knew of its progress.