Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Hackett’s admiration for the old Breton skipper had been very profound.

have an effect upon

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

although

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

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

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading It developed that he and Gaston of the Beard had been warm friends.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It developed that he and Gaston of the Beard had been warm friends.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

inflected form of “beset” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)

From this reading Hackett’s admiration for the old Breton skipper had been very profound.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading It developed that he and Gaston of the Beard had been warm friends.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

let fall to the ground

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

set up or found

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It developed that he and Gaston of the Beard had been warm friends.

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From this reading It developed that he and Gaston of the Beard had been warm friends.

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

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

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

From this reading Hackett’s admiration for the old Breton skipper had been very profound.

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

From this reading It developed that he and Gaston of the Beard had been warm friends.

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

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

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

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

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

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It developed that he and Gaston of the Beard had been warm friends.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

of grammatical gender

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

according to the clock

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

push to thrust outward

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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

From this reading Hackett’s admiration for the old Breton skipper had been very profound.

under normal conditions

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

a human being

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Hackett’s admiration for the old Breton skipper had been very profound.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

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

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

fit for a sea voyage

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

estrangement from god

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading Hackett’s admiration for the old Breton skipper had been very profound.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

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

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

up to a particular time

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

precisely as stated

From this reading Hackett’s admiration for the old Breton skipper had been very profound.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It developed that he and Gaston of the Beard had been warm friends.

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

From this reading Pelorus proved to be a comfortable and seaworthy vessel and her master (his name was Hackett) a most comfortable and seaworthy person.

at the time that

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

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

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.

during the time that

From this reading His besetting sin was Scotch and soda, albeit he resolutely declined, when at sea, to touch a drop before five o’clock in the afternoon and while he helped himself liberally until the steward announced dinner, the liquor never appeared to affect him.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Although plainly hungry for a more intellectual brand of masculine society than ordinarily was to be found in the out-of-the-way places he visited, he tactfully forbore to obtrude upon Dan’s mood of depression until quite certain that he was not obtruding—whereupon he would become a most delightful and entertaining companion.