used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “May I speak to Captain Steele?”
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
carefully weighed
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
Harlan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “May I speak to Captain Steele?”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
PASSENGERnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
on the contrary
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
SeagullnounUS /ˈsiːɡʌl/
mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
transport commercially
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
ship-yards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
express in speech
From this reading “May I speak to Captain Steele?”
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading “May I speak to Captain Steele?”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His face was fine and sensitive in expression and his eyes were large and gray but dreamy rather than alert.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
having come into contact
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was in one of the builders’ offices that I met my father and Mr. Harlan, and while we were talking a man came in and touched his cap to us, saying:
belonging to which person
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
showing curiosity
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading I SHIP A QUEER PASSENGER The ship-yards were on this side of the harbor, and presented a busy scene; for besides our own beautiful _Seagull_, whose hull was now nearly complete and so graceful in its lines that it attracted the wondering admiration of every beholder, several other ships were then in the yards in course of construction.
a late time of life
From this reading He was about thirty years of age, somewhat thin and lank in appearance, and would have been considered tall had he stood erect instead of stooping at the shoulders.
