Chapter XV

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

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

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

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

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

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

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From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WELCOME BACK TO SKYE.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Nor does he long for any other while the commission lasts.

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From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

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

From this reading Nor does he long for any other while the commission lasts.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

divisible by two

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

of or relating to or suggestive of flowers

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nor does he long for any other while the commission lasts.

plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

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

From this reading Nor does he long for any other while the commission lasts.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

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

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

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

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

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

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

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

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading Nor does he long for any other while the commission lasts.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

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

From this reading Nor does he long for any other while the commission lasts.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

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From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

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

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

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

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor does he long for any other while the commission lasts.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

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From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

on one occasion

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

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

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Nor does he long for any other while the commission lasts.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

transport commercially

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

deliver by singing

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

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From this reading WELCOME BACK TO SKYE.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

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

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

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

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

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

From this reading WELCOME BACK TO SKYE.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

accept gladly

From this reading WELCOME BACK TO SKYE.

(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 Creggan Ogg M'Vayne might well sing of "A life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling deep".

at the time that

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

during the time that

From this reading Nor does he long for any other while the commission lasts.

which person or people

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Well, any man who is worth the noble name of sailor loves his ship, and looks upon her as "home" in the real sense of the word.

a late time of life

From this reading But oh! when the order to return comes on board, then there is something within him that, though it may have been slumbering for years, awakes at once, and he is eager, even to excitement, to see once more the woods and flowery fields of England, or the wild straths and glens of green Caledonia.