Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

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

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

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

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

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

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

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

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

having the head enclosed in a cowl or hood

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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 Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

brought together in one place

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

a long fixed look

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

an uncle of your father or mother

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

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

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

the person who steers a ship

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

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

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

an island in the West Indies

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

closed with a lace

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

immediately past

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

a brief written record

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A last babble of Latin ended on an hysterical note.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

obtain a patent for

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

put into a recess

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

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

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

a source of difficulty

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

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

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He stalked to the far side of the deck, rumbling curses, and fixed his gaze upon the purple hills of Hispaniola.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

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

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading TROUBLE BOARDS THE ROYAL JAMES The silence was oppressive as we ascended the poop ladder.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

at the time that

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

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

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.

rub with a circular motion

From this reading The Spanish captain glared his hatred, gnawing at his hands as he leaned against the rail, and when my great-uncle drew a laced handkerchief from his coat pocket and began to wipe clean his red blade ’twas more than Don Ascanio could stand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Behind the steering-wheel the black flock of religious gathered closer under the great, gilded lanthorn which crowned the high, pulpit-like recess intended to protect the helmsman; and amongst those cowled shaven-heads and shapeless swathed forms the slim grace and sunny, blue eyes of Moira O’Donnell were as patent as the growing fear with which her father met us.