Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A TRIP TO ST.

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

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

react verbally

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

any person at all

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

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

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

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

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

a youthful male person

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

plural of “cruise” — an ocean trip taken for pleasure

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

divisible by two

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

exceedingly bad

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

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

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

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

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

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

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

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 Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

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 From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

not any; not one

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

and nothing more

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

final product; the things produced

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

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

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

having a point

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

relating to or suggesting swine

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

in a rigorous manner

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

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

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

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

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

express in speech

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO ST.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

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

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

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

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO ST.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A TRIP TO ST.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading SAMPSON'S HARBOUR--A HORRID PORCINE MURDER--A VOYAGE ROUND SARK--NEARLY CAPSIZED--TRIP ROUND GUERNSEY--THE PEPPER-BOX--CURIOSITY OF TOURISTS.

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

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Many a time passing boatmen hailed me, but a wave of the hand and my finger pointed to my output tongue was the only answer they received, consequently I was called the "Dumb Man of Jethou," or the "Yellow Boy," and as such and by no other name many of the fishermen knew me.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered that two of the conditions my father imposed upon me, were that I should not land on any other island nor speak to anyone under any pretence whatever, and these rules I rigorously carried out.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading From time to time I made many improvements in the "Yellow Boy," and learnt her capabilities, so that in time I took quite long cruises as far as Guernsey, and even to Sark.