Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A PILOT.

(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 It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

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

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

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

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

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

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

put or pin the blame on

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

a wind that blows from the north

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

psychological suffering

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

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

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

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

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

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

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

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

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

only a very short time before

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

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

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

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

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

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

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

moving with great haste

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

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

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

without decorousness

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

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

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

not any; not one

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

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

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

operate an airplane

From this reading A PILOT.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

transport commercially

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

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

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

acceptable for a long time

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

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

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

a message informing of danger

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

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

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

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

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading It was in the endeavor to complete their usual tour, by passing along the wharf, that this military body was subjected to this attack from old Boreas.

at the time that

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.

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

From this reading The Fairport Guard had hardly made the circuit of the town, before the late smiling sky was overcast by dark hurrying clouds, and the weatherwise began to predict a coming storm, which was to be "no joke on sea or land."

during the time that

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

which person or people

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

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

From this reading Luckless members of the Fairport Guard who had not had the precaution to tie on their head-gear, might be seen breaking rank and running indecorously in various directions in pursuit of hat or cap, while the skirts of the captain's time-honored coat flapped in the wind, like the signal of a ship in distress.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is strange that the moon generally has all the blame for fickleness, when the sun quite as often hides his face without sufficient warning.