Chapter VIII

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

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

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

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

move towards

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS SURRENDER THEIR BANNERS.

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

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

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

From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS SURRENDER THEIR BANNERS.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

keep company with; hang out with

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

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

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

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

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

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

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

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

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

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

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

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

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

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

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

roused to anger

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

not any; not one

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

hold back within

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

acceptance of despair

From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS SURRENDER THEIR BANNERS.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt that he had been beaten in the argument, but in the face of his crew he could not abandon the ground he had taken.

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

From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS SURRENDER THEIR BANNERS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS SURRENDER THEIR BANNERS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

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

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

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

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

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

From this reading Commodore Mad Twinker did not seem to have much confidence in the position he had taken.

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

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.

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

From this reading "The Gildrock is coming, Dory," said Life Windham, in a low tone, for the coxswain had not observed the approach of his consort.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Of course he knew that the Chesterfields had no right to retain the garments they had brought from the shore; but it seemed to be quite impossible to "give in" to the Beech Hill party, and acknowledge that it was wrong to apply epithets to them.