Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

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

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

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

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

aroused or activated

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

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

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

for the reason that

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

jump about playfully

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

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

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

fulfill sexually

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

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

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

a special loved one

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

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From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

a state of high honor

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

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

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

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

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

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

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

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

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

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

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

possessive form of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

staying power

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

extremely well

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

the force of workers available

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

not any; not one

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

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

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

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

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

and nothing more

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

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From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

above and across; more than

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

propose a toast to

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

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

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

and nothing more

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

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From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

the money risked on a gamble

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

caught or fixed

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

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

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

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

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

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

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

past form of “treble” — sing treble

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

past form of “triumph” — prove superior

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

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From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

precisely as stated

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

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

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

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

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

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

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

a Caucasian

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

which person or people

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading That she had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter-skin.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From old Daddy Stakes, the bald father of the village, to Mrs. Caper junior's baby--equally bald, but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath his flannel--some in arms, some on legs, some upon brave crutches, all were abroad in the soft air from the west, which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind, exactly as wise Captain Zeb predicted.

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

From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Now Admiral Darling was baffled and gone; and Captain Tugwell would show the world what he could do, and what stuff his men were made of, if they only had their way.

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

From this reading NO CONCERN OF OURS The very next morning it was known to the faithful of Springhaven that the glory of the place would be trebled that day, and its income increased desirably.

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From this reading That day, the fair stranger (which had so long awakened the admiration of the women, and the jealousy of the men) would by the consummate skill of Captain Zeb--who had triumphed over all the officers of the British Navy--float forth magnificently from her narrow bed, hoist her white sails, and under British ensign salute the new fort, and shape a course for Portsmouth.