Chapter III

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

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

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

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

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

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His hands were not immaculate, and there was a soot-smear on his face.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

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

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

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

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His hands were not immaculate, and there was a soot-smear on his face.

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

From this reading "This kind of yachting's not quite what I've been used to," he remarked.

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

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

From this reading His hands were not immaculate, and there was a soot-smear on his face.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

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

From this reading "This kind of yachting's not quite what I've been used to," he remarked.

completely neat and clean

From this reading His hands were not immaculate, and there was a soot-smear on his face.

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

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "This kind of yachting's not quite what I've been used to," he remarked.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

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

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

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

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His hands were not immaculate, and there was a soot-smear on his face.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "This kind of yachting's not quite what I've been used to," he remarked.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "This kind of yachting's not quite what I've been used to," he remarked.

Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

plural of “sardine” — small fatty fish usually canned

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

plural of “slice” — a share of something

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

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

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

made smooth by ironing

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

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

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

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

From this reading His hands were not immaculate, and there was a soot-smear on his face.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

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

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

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

From this reading "This kind of yachting's not quite what I've been used to," he remarked.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

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

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "This kind of yachting's not quite what I've been used to," he remarked.

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

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

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

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

toward the west

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "This kind of yachting's not quite what I've been used to," he remarked.

at the time that

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

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

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

during the time that

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

a Caucasian

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)

From this reading Andrew lounged at the tiller while Whitney sat in the cockpit, holding a tray on which were laid out a pot of smoke-tainted tea, several thick slices of bread, sardines, and marmalade.

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

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading THE SOLWAY SHORE There was a light wind from the westward, and the flood tide, running east, smoothed the sea to a faintly wrinkled heave, when the _Rowan_ crept across Wigtown Bay on the southern coast of Scotland.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading Whitney wore a woolen sweater--which had been white a few days before but now was a dingy gray--new blue trousers, already streaked with rust, and an expensive yachting cap which had got badly crushed.

possessive form of “yachting” — water travel for pleasure

From this reading "This kind of yachting's not quite what I've been used to," he remarked.