Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

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

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

not being in a specified place

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

in addition

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

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From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

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

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

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

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

the state of being with someone

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

a female human offspring

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

recognizable; marked

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

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

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

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

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

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

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

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

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

make strong or stronger

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

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

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

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

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

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

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

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

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

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

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

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

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

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

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

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

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

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

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

and nothing more

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

in the recent past

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

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

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

farmer who breed or raises livestock

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

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

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

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

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

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

From this reading Not a breath against you, Susan--you know how I thank my God every night on my knees for such a daughter; but there's a far-sightedness and a sureness about Ann as I don't remember to have marked in any other female."

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

a fisherman who use a trawl net

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

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

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

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

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

which person or people

From this reading He had visited a friend, who farmed land in the neighbourhood of Berry Head, above Brixham, and he declared himself very much better for the change of scene and companionship.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading MAYNARD Mr. Stockman, having decided that sea air and a fortnight of rest were desirable to fortify him against another winter, had been absent from his home and was only recently returned.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He related his adventures, told how he had trusted himself to the sea on more than one occasion in a Brixham trawler, and also expatiated in Soosie-Toosie's ear upon a woman whom he had met--the daughter of his friend.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. King has but one stay-at-home child, like me," he said, "and I could wish you were able to see the way Ann King runs her father's house.