Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

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

From this reading "CAP'N COD," SABELLA, AND THE _WHATNOT_.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

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

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

next to; at the side of

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

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From this reading "CAP'N COD," SABELLA, AND THE _WHATNOT_.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)

From this reading "CAP'N COD," SABELLA, AND THE _WHATNOT_.

being joined in close association

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

psychological suffering

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

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

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

set up or found

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

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

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

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

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

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

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

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

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

absolutely essential

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

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

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

able to be passed or traversed or crossed

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

in a regular manner

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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From this reading "CAP'N COD," SABELLA, AND THE _WHATNOT_.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

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From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

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

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

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From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

carry out

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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

From this reading "CAP'N COD," SABELLA, AND THE _WHATNOT_.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

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

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

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

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

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From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

up to a particular time

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

precisely as stated

From this reading Now, being regularly connected with the stage, both these tastes expanded, until through one of them he blossomed into a very passable scene-painter.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.

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

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

miscellaneous curios

From this reading "CAP'N COD," SABELLA, AND THE _WHATNOT_.

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

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

which person or people

From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

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From this reading In order to explain the presence beside that tow-head of the queer craft on board which Winn had found shelter, and of its several occupants, who were making such kindly efforts to relieve his distress, it is necessary to take a twenty-year glance backward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had always been possessed of artistic tastes, though they had never carried him beyond sign-painting, and of dramatic longings, which had thus far been satisfied with a diligent reading of Shakespeare and attending the theatre at every opportunity.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading At that time Aleck Fifield, a Yankee jack-of-all-trades, who had been by turns a school-teacher, sailor, mechanic, boat-builder, and several other things as well, found himself employed as stage-carpenter in a Boston theatre.