Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

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

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

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

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading HAIL, COLUMBIA!

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

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

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

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

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

the first light of day

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

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 man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

the organ of sight

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

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

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

a young female

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

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

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

praise vociferously

From this reading HAIL, COLUMBIA!

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

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

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

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

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

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

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

occurring by chance

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

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

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

a strong line

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

transport commercially

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

not in physical motion

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

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

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

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

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

being five more than twenty

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

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

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

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

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

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

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

at the time that

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

in or at the place that

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

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

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds

From this reading The man, the dog, the watch-tackle, and the winch were equal to the sudden confrontment of air, which happened at daybreak when the man and the dog could see, and when the girl at the wheel could see.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

From this reading The wind took two days to change its mood, then shifted off the port bow, where Hardy's metaphoric red eye was winking.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Luck was still to attend the ship's company of the _York_--luck in the shape of weather.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Of course sail was not trimmed as though the _York_ had been a frigate, as though you had fifty men for a rope, when the master-mariner considers himself lucky if he gets twenty-five men for a full-rigged ship.