Chapter X

later than; following

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading What singing and rollicking cheers!

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

being one more than seven

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

brought together in one place

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

the act of departing

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

the sound of laughing

From this reading What noisy laughter!

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

staying power

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

the force of workers available

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading What noisy laughter!

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

according to the clock

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

given to merry frolicking

From this reading What singing and rollicking cheers!

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading What singing and rollicking cheers!

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading What sport!

having a supporting base

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The men stood neither on the order of their coming nor their going, their sitting nor their standing.

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

in the direction of

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

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

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What sport!

at the time that

From this reading THE HERRING BREAKFAST It was between four o'clock and five when the fleet ran into Peeltown harbor after the first night of the herring season, and toward eight the fisher-fellows, to the number of fifty at least, had gathered for their customary first breakfast in the kitchen of the "Three Legs of Man."