Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

later than; following

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading The oil when clarified forms an important item in the profit.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

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

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

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

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

inflected form of “clarify” — make clear and (more) comprehensible

From this reading The oil when clarified forms an important item in the profit.

past form of “cleanse” — clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

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

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

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

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The oil when clarified forms an important item in the profit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

of great significance or value

From this reading The oil when clarified forms an important item in the profit.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading The oil when clarified forms an important item in the profit.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

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 The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

not any; not one

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

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

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

in an original manner

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading The oil when clarified forms an important item in the profit.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

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

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading The pressure to which they are subjected forces the oil out through the open joints of the cask.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading No portion of the prize is lost; the oil and blood is sold to the curriers, the skimmings of the water in which the fish are washed before packing is purchased by the soap-boilers, and the broken and refuse fish are sold for manure.

third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

at the time that

From this reading The oil when clarified forms an important item in the profit.

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

From this reading After they had remained in bulk for sufficient time the pilchards were cleansed from the salt and closely packed in hogsheads, each of which contains about 2,400 fish, and weighs about 476 pounds.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The pilchards are now familiarly called "fair maids," from _fermade_, a corruption of _fumado_ (the Spanish word for _smoked_), as originally they were cured by smoking, a method, however, which has long been abandoned.