Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

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

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

(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 This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

very drunk

From this reading On the reverse, there was the besotted mother and the sober but miserable husband.

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

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

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

the feeling of being alienated from other people

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

take in liquids

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

a chronic drinker

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

apart from; not including

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

provide as food

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading On the reverse, there was the besotted mother and the sober but miserable husband.

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

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

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

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

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

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

great merriment

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading On the reverse, there was the besotted mother and the sober but miserable husband.

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

From this reading On the reverse, there was the besotted mother and the sober but miserable husband.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

having a pale face

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

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

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

change to the contrary

From this reading On the reverse, there was the besotted mother and the sober but miserable husband.

except for; apart from

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

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

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

have in common

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading On the reverse, there was the besotted mother and the sober but miserable husband.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the reverse, there was the besotted mother and the sober but miserable husband.

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

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

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

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

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

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

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

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

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

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

during the time that

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

which person or people

From this reading The Buccaneer thought that for a contented and prosperous people he had his fair share of disaffection; but Liberty now ushered in a pale-faced and solemn looking batch, who declared that drink was sending the Buccaneer's people to the dogs and the devil.

belonging to which person

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading They carried in front of them a banner on which was depicted a drunkard beating his wife, and ill-using his starved children.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Why, Jack!" cried the Buccaneer, turning to his friend, "one lot wants to feed me on peacods, while another wants to drench me with water."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This cheerless-looking lot, upon whose features laughter-loving mirth never seemed to dwell, were the total abstainers, who declared that nothing would save the Buccaneer and his people, except they were all made sober by law.