Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

(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 On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

in addition

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

any thing at all

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

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

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

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

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

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

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

the two together, not just one

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

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

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

at any time

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

every person

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

set up or found

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

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

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

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

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

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From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

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

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

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

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

most important element

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

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

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

not any; not one

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

no person; not anyone

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

capable of being obtained

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

more often or more frequently

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

on one occasion

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

and nothing more

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

above and across; more than

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

by chance

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

characteristic of pirates

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

established beyond doubt

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

located far away spatially

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

carry out

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

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

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

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

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

in the direction of

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On this morning it occurred to us all that pajamas made a garb more piratical and more nautical than anything else obtainable, so we took breakfast--and I think Hiroshimi never served me a breakfast more delicate and tempting--clad as perhaps the Romans were, if they had pajamas in those times.

precisely as stated

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

(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 They engaged in a pillow fight to settle it, and as Jimmy had John fairly well smothered by his rapid fire, I voted that the ayes appeared to have it when they referred the point to me.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH WE SAIL FOR THE SPANISH MAIN When, in the morning, I passed from my quarters toward the main room which served me both as living-room and dining hall, I found that my pirate guests were also early risers.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading As we are very remote and never visited in my wilderness home, it is not infrequent that I take my morning meal very much indeed in mufti, although Hiroshimi is always most exact himself.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I could hear them arguing over some matter, which proved to be no more serious than the question of a cold bath of mornings, Jimmy maintaining that everybody had a cold bath every morning, whereas John insisted with equal heat that nobody ever bathed ("washed," I think he called it), oftener than once a week, to wit, on Saturdays only.