Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

matters of personal concern

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

official approval

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

the two together, not just one

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

-ing form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading She was fairly obsessed by that thought.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

possessive form of “ira” — a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

no person; not anyone

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading She was fairly obsessed by that thought.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

except for; apart from

From this reading To save Tunis!

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

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

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

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading She was fairly obsessed by that thought.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

the capital and principal port of Tunisia

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

make a vow; promise

From this reading Her vow before the picture of Tunis' mother in the _Seamew's_ cabin must be in Sheila's view to the very end.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

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

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

any shape that is triangular in cross section

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

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

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

the words that are spoken

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.

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From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading CAP'N IRA SPEAKS OUT Wrung as Sheila's heart had been by the expression of the old woman's utter confidence in her and by Cap'n Ira's warm words of approbation spoken before the elder, it was nevertheless for Tunis Latham's sake that she had abetted the minister's desire and had agreed that the real Ida May Bostwick should come to the Ball house on Wreckers' Head.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading By extracting a promise from Ida May that she would talk to nobody for the present--especially about the connection of the captain of the _Seamew_ with Ida May's affairs--Sheila believed she had entered a wedge which might open the way for the young man to escape from a situation which threatened both his reputation and his peace of mind.