Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

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

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was no trouble about a stroke.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

in the past

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

take exception to

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

past form of “farm” — be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

a boy or man

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

transport from one place to another

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

immediately past

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

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 They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

the force of workers available

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no trouble about a stroke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

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

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

and nothing more

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

a meeting for boat races

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

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From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

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From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

refrain from harming

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading There was no trouble about a stroke.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no trouble about a stroke.

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

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

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

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

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

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

a source of difficulty

From this reading There was no trouble about a stroke.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

up to a particular time

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

being of use or service

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

precisely as stated

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

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

From this reading There was no trouble about a stroke.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They discussed it long and they discussed it close, and this way and that way, until at last Landlord Oke had roughed-out a crew.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

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

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

which person or people

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thwart No. 4 went with no more dispute to a whackin' big waterman by the name of Tremenjous Hosken, very useful for his weight, though a trifle thick in the waist.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.

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

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Some doubted that old Roper Retallack, who farmed the ferry that year, would spare Seth on Regatta Day: but Oke undertook to arrange this.

a late time of life

From this reading That thwart went _nem. con._ to a fellow called Seth Ede, that worked the ferry and had won prizes in his day all up and down the coast: indeed, the very Plymouth men had been afraid of him for two or three seasons before he gave up racing, which was only four years ago.