Chapter V

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

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

later than; following

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

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

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

in a state of sleep

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

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

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

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

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

Following continuously in unbroken sequence.

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

set up or found

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

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

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

and nothing more

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

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

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

a particular point in time

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

not any; not one

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

and nothing more

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

a human being

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

past form of “plane” — cut or remove with or as if with a plane

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

in a round manner

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

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

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

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

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

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

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

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

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

the act of storing something

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

the act of packing or storing away

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

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

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

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

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

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

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

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

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be only one person on the island, for the population were just tools in the hands of the Capsina--machines for lifting weights or stowing shot.

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

From this reading The _Revenge_ and the _Sophia_ were ready for sea by early in February.

at the time that

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

which person or people

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

showing curiosity

From this reading Even the clan, who were accustomed to the habitual fever of the Capsina's energy, found themselves wondering whether she was a woman or a whirlwind.

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

From this reading No job was too big for her, no detail too small, and she would be superintending the storage of the powder in the _Sophia_ one moment, and the next would be half-way across to the anchorage of the _Revenge_, to see whether they had planed away the edge of her cabin door, which would not shut properly, and had sent from the wicker-makers the cages for the fowls.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading She reduced her foreman to a mere wreck, for the unfortunate man had to stay up three consecutive nights doing the Capsina's business, and was roundly abused when she found him asleep after dinner the fourth day.