Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

any specific behavior

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

anew

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

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

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

any thing at all

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

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

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

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

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

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

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

a job in an organization

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

blocking entrance to and exit from seaports and harbors

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

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

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

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

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

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From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

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

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

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

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

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

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

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

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

let fall to the ground

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

attracting or delighting

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

apart from; not including

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

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

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

set up or found

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

a person of French nationality

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

to offer or accept a challenge

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

the act of shooting a gun

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

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

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

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

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

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

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

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

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

the state of being honored

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

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

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

lacking in rigor or strictness

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

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

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

full of life and energy

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

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

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

a large beer glass

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

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

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

transport commercially

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

move hurridly

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

-ing form of “sulk” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

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

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

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

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

having come into contact

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

except if; if not

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though Carne had made light, in his impatient mood, of the power of the blockading fleet, he felt in his heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

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From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.

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

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

at the time that

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The practice of her captain, the lively Charron, was to give a wide berth to any British cruiser appearing singly; but whenever more than one hove in sight, to run into the midst of them and dip his flag.

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

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading La Liberte (as the unhappy Cheeseman's schooner was called within gunshot of France) was glad enough to drop that pretentious name, and become again the peaceful London Trader, when she found herself beyond the reach of French batteries.

but in spite of that

From this reading From the speed of his schooner he could always, in a light wind, show a clean pair of heels to any single heavy ship, and he had not yet come across any cutter, brig of war, or light corvette that could collar the Liberte in any sort of weather.

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

From this reading Renaud Charron was a brave young Frenchman, as fair a specimen as could be found, of a truly engaging but not overpowering type, kindly, warm-hearted, full of enterprise, lax of morals (unless honour--their veneer--was touched), loving excitement, and capable of anything, except skulking, or sulking, or running away slowly.