used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
(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 Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
bravingverbUS /ˈbreɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the harsh, rough life had its compensations.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
compensationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “compensation” — something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading But the harsh, rough life had its compensations.
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
Gertrude
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From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the harsh, rough life had its compensations.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading But the harsh, rough life had its compensations.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
humors
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From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the harsh, rough life had its compensations.
Janet
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From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
letter-writer
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From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
the literary culture
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the harsh, rough life had its compensations.
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 Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
lugsailed
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From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
MacleodnounUS /məˈklaʊd/
Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
obdurateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbdərət/
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
poredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading But the harsh, rough life had its compensations.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
snipeverbUS /snaɪp/
hunt or shoot snipe
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
UmpirenounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
a Caucasian
From this reading Miss Gertrude White was a charming letter-writer; and now there was no restraint at all over her frank confessions and playful humors.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
winter-quarters
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From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Macleod remained obdurate; Janet went about the house with a sad look on her face; and Macleod, tired of the formal courtesy that governed the relations between his mother and himself, spent most of his time in snipe and duck shooting about the islands--braving the wild winds and wilder seas in a great, open lugsailed boat, the _Umpire_ having long been sent to her winter-quarters.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Letters came from the South--treasures to be pored over night after night with an increasing wonder and admiration.
