Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

(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 "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

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

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

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

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

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

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

lacking or showing a lack of due concern

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

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

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

the head of a state government

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

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

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

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From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

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

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

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

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

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

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

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

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

on one occasion

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

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From this reading Paulding.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

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From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

plural of “reel” — a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

having a good reputation

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

the work of a sailor

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

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

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

transport commercially

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

levy a tax on

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

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

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

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

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

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

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

toward the west

From this reading This time the ship went east, at once, instead of sailing to the westward, as she had previously done--taking with her a crew composed partly of colonists and partly of Kannakas.

-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

a Caucasian

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Six boys, however, went in the ship, the children of reputable settlers; all of whom the governor intended should be officers, hereafter, on board of colony vessels.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Notwithstanding the great success which attended the beginning of the whaling, it was six months before the Rancocus was loaded, and ready to sail for Hamburgh with her cargo.

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From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."

fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

From this reading "The forest reels beneath the stroke Of sturdy woodman's axe; The earth receives the white man's yoke, And pays her willing tax Of fruits, and flowers, and golden harvest fields, And all that nature to blithe labour yields."