used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
matters of personal concern
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading An old hymn chimed by the chapel bells reminded me that it was Sunday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An old hymn chimed by the chapel bells reminded me that it was Sunday.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading An old hymn chimed by the chapel bells reminded me that it was Sunday.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading An old hymn chimed by the chapel bells reminded me that it was Sunday.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
the first light of day
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
fellow-men
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From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
Glenarm
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From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
Holbrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading An old hymn chimed by the chapel bells reminded me that it was Sunday.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
Ijima
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From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
InlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old hymn chimed by the chapel bells reminded me that it was Sunday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading An old hymn chimed by the chapel bells reminded me that it was Sunday.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
robinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
sailing-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
squallsnounUS /skwɔːlz/
plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading An old hymn chimed by the chapel bells reminded me that it was Sunday.
SUNDAY'SnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
possessive form of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An old hymn chimed by the chapel bells reminded me that it was Sunday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
bound or secured closely
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading It is certainly easier to smoke with the sheet fastened; but I had never before weighed a comfortable pipe of tobacco against an obvious risk, and gravely elected for the comfortable pipe.--_R. L. S., An Inland Voyage_.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On their hint I went to bed and slept until Ijima came in at ten o'clock with my coffee.
at the time that
From this reading The faithful Ijima opened the door of Glenarm House, and after I had swallowed the supper he always had ready for me when I kept late hours, I established myself in comfort on the terrace and studied the affairs of the house of Holbrook until the robins rang up the dawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SUNDAY'S MIXED AFFAIRS Of course, in company with the rest of my fellow-men, I had always tied the sheet in a sailing-boat; but in so little and crank a concern as a canoe, and with these charging squalls, I was not prepared to find myself follow the same principle; and it inspired me with some contemptuous views of our regard for life.
