used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
(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 Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
any thing at all
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
Ariel
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From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
blue-jean
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From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
of short duration or distance
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
flits
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From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
harassments
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From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
homespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
interminglingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “intermingle” — combine into one
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
make reference to
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
OmittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
in other respects or ways
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
re-flits
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From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
transport commercially
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
SHUTTLEverbUS /ˈʃʌtəl/
travel back and forth between two points
From this reading THE SHUTTLE.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
Texel
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From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHUTTLE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time back, across the otherwise blue-jean career of Israel, Paul Jones flits and re-flits like a crimson thread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Omitting all mention of intervening harassments, suffice it, that after some months of inaction as to anything of a warlike nature, Paul and Israel (both, from different motives, eager to return to America) sailed for that country in the armed ship Ariel, Paul as commander, Israel as quartermaster.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One more brief intermingling of it, and to the plain old homespun we return.
in or at the place that
From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The battle won, the squadron started for the Texel, where they arrived in safety.
