Chapter I

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From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

any thing at all

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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 A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

a room used for dining

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

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From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

to an extreme degree

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

accept an excuse for

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

a social unit living together

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

plural of “keel” — a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

go away from a place

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

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 I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

by chance

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

any competition

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

have sovereign power

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

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From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

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

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

possessive form of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

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

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

a person loved by another person

From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

male cat

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

up to a particular time

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

precisely as stated

From this reading A portrait of Ebenezer Rockafellar, who was a rear-admiral in the early years of George the Second’s reign, hung in the dining-room at home, and represented a face like that of the man in the moon when the planet rises very crimson out of the sea on a hot summer’s evening.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading BY W. CLARK RUSSELL AUTHOR OF “MY DANISH SWEETHEART,” ETC., ETC.

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

From this reading _First Published_ _October_ _1890_ _Second Edition_ _November_ _1894_ _Third Edition_ _August_ _1906_ _Fourth Edition_ _November_ _1910_ _Fifth Edition_ _1913_ My name is Thomas Rockafellar; father and mother always called me Tommy, and by that name was I known until I grew too old to be called by anything more familiar than Tom.

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

From this reading Amongst my ancestors were several sailors, who had served the king or queen of their times in the navy of the state.

at the time that

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

which person or people

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

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

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.

a late time of life

From this reading I have seen people look at one another, and smile, perhaps, when they have heard the name Rockafellar mentioned as that of a family; but I here beg leave to state that the Rockafellars are an exceedingly ancient race, who, if they do not claim to have arrived in this country with William the Conqueror, can excuse themselves for not having landed with that chieftain by being able to prove that they had been many years established when the keels of the Norman galleys grounded on the Hastings shore.