used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
any thing at all
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
bowspritnoun
a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
bracesnounUS /ˈbreɪsəz/
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
Charlie
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From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
CHARLIE'S
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From this reading CHARLIE’S THEODOLITE.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
moving swiftly
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
furlverb
form into a cylinder by rolling
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
hoistsnounUS /hɔɪsts/
plural of “hoist” — lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
most important element
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
engage in
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
not any; not one
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
witty remark
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
estrangement from god
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
THEODOLITEnoun
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading CHARLIE’S THEODOLITE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
a special situation
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
top-gallant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
weaveverbUS /wiːv/
interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading “But, father, there is no sail that she could weave cloth enough for.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
at the time that
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was now the latter part of winter; the snow was deep; Charlie began to think about cutting his mast, main boom, and bowsprit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “Well, then you must have one on purpose for her; have a flying royal; there will be no braces, the sheets will make fast to the top-gallant yard, it will furl right in with the top-gallant sail, the yard will be underneath the top-gallant stay and when the yard hoists up, the stay will go with it; it will be a little thing, not more than forty or forty-five yards: she can do that well enough.”
Yelf
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From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He did not at first contemplate having anything above the top-gallant sail; but when Sally came home and related her conversation with Mrs. Yelf, Ben said, “Charlie you must gratify the old lady; it would be bad luck and a sin not to do so.”
