Chapter III

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

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

covered with beads of liquid

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

a native or inhabitant of the Philippines

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

a ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

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

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

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

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

the act of retaining something

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

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

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

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

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

by chance

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

lighted by moonlight

From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

past form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

very recently

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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

From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

not any; not one

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

throughout a period of time

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

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

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

Identical; not different.

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

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

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

allayed

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

the process of becoming softer

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

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From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

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From this reading Anyway, 'twas a lovely, moonlit tropic night--fitting close to a blessed day.

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

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

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From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

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

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading "Oh, my luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June; Oh, my luve's like the melodie--" Always, or so I've thought, there's something disposing to romance, or maybe melancholy, in the quiet that lies o'er great waters, and something, it may be, softening to large voices.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading From the little motor-boat, the same being navigated in devious ways back to the pier, I could hear McWarrish:

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

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A Bale of Blankets They were holding what was almost a public reception in the ward-room of the _Missalanna_.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Honorable J. J. Flavin, having appeased his hunger and slaked his thirst, signalled the Filipino mess-boy for a smoke; and having decided as to what was the most expensive cigar on the tray, he took two, and moved on to where, through a shining air-port, a fresh sea-breeze might find its cooling way to his beaded brow, for it was a warm summer's day and at trencher-play the Honorable Flavin had been no laggard.