Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

anew

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

(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 All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

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

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

on or to one side

From this reading Pierre laid aside his blanket and musket, shouted for liquor and then studied the assembled company.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Pierre laid aside his blanket and musket, shouted for liquor and then studied the assembled company.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

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

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Pierre laid aside his blanket and musket, shouted for liquor and then studied the assembled company.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

someone who is a detective

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

set up or found

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

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

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

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

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

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

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Pierre laid aside his blanket and musket, shouted for liquor and then studied the assembled company.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Pierre laid aside his blanket and musket, shouted for liquor and then studied the assembled company.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

kill without legal sanction

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

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

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

the force of workers available

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

a member of the Algonquian people inhabiting the Maritime Provinces of Canada

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading Pierre laid aside his blanket and musket, shouted for liquor and then studied the assembled company.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

as might be expected

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

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

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

above and across; more than

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

subject to question

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

liquor distilled from fermented molasses

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

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

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

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

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

unlicensed drinking establishment

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Pierre laid aside his blanket and musket, shouted for liquor and then studied the assembled company.

in the near future

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

not in physical motion

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Pierre laid aside his blanket and musket, shouted for liquor and then studied the assembled company.

one who lives through affliction

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

carry out

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

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

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Pierre laid aside his blanket and musket, shouted for liquor and then studied the assembled company.

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

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

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

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

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

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading All birds of Pierre's variety of feather seemed to arrive naturally at Mother McKay's, sooner or later.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

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

From this reading It did not take him long to decide that they were exactly the material he required.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

which person or people

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The French sailor found Dick Lynch; a Canadian trapper with Micmac blood in his veins, who had come out of the woods too soon for his own good; three men from Conception Bay and half a dozen natives of the city, all talking and swearing and drinking Mother McKay's questionable rum and still more questionable whiskey.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading MARY AT WORK AGAIN Pierre Benoist, the survivor of the French brig, arrived at Mother McKay's shebeen in good order, with the borrowed blanket draped over his broad shoulders and the borrowed sealing-gun under his arm.