used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This was nothing better or worse than that of turning fisherman.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
cutty
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From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
Dan
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From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
dogfishnounUS /ˈdɔːɡfɪʃ/
primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading This was nothing better or worse than that of turning fisherman.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
herringnounUS /ˈherɪŋ/
valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
herringsnounUS /ˈherɪŋz/
plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
cause to move by striking
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
immediately past
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
engage in
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
meshesnounUS /ˈmeʃɪz/
plural of “mesh” — the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This was nothing better or worse than that of turning fisherman.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
Quilleash
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From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
sanctitynounUS /ˈsæŋktɪti/
the quality of being holy
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
have in common
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
shinglenounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/
building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
in the near future
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
the season of growth
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
carry out
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was nothing better or worse than that of turning fisherman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was nothing better or worse than that of turning fisherman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading This was nothing better or worse than that of turning fisherman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
at the time that
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There it was, while stretched on the warm shingle, with old Billy Quilleash sitting near, smoking his black cutty and mending the meshes broken by the dogfish of last year, that Dan hit on the idea of a new course in life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, he haunted the shore where old Billy and his mates were spreading their nets and barking them in preparation for the herring season that was soon to begin.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading This was nothing better or worse than that of turning fisherman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would buy a smack and make old Billy his skipper; he would follow the herrings himself, and take up his own share and the share of the boat.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE It was the spring of the year when the examining chaplain gave the verdict which for good or ill put Dan out of the odor of sanctity.
