9th
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From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
bareheadedadjective
having the head uncovered
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
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 The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
Etc
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From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
assemble or get together
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
GunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
HaulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
HouseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
incitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “incite” — give an incentive for action
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
and nothing more
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
the act of departing
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
full of life and energy
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
Machias
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From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
a person who carries a message
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading There was nothing to indicate that the men were excited except their pale faces and clenched hands, but the looks they turned upon one another had a volume of meaning in them.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Hauling Down the Flag of England_ _Author of "The Gunboat Series," "Houseboat Series," "War Series," Etc., Etc._ It happened on the morning of the 9th day of May.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little village of Machias in the far away colony of Maine was lively enough as far as fishing towns go, but on this particular time it was in a regular turmoil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had the messenger to communicate that had incited such a feeling among those who listened to him?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
which person or people
From this reading Men had jumped up leaving their breakfast half eaten and ran out bareheaded to gather round a courier, who, sitting on a horse that had his head down and his flanks heaving as if he were almost exhausted, was telling them of a fight which had occurred just twenty days before.
