Chapter XV

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

From this reading A DISMAL PROSPECT Cheerfully chugging along was the _Clytie_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

having companions or an escort

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

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From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A DISMAL PROSPECT Cheerfully chugging along was the _Clytie_.

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

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sylvia was at the wheel.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

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

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading A DISMAL PROSPECT Cheerfully chugging along was the _Clytie_.

inflected form of “chug” — make a dull, explosive sound

From this reading A DISMAL PROSPECT Cheerfully chugging along was the _Clytie_.

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From this reading A DISMAL PROSPECT Cheerfully chugging along was the _Clytie_.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

causing dejection

From this reading A DISMAL PROSPECT Cheerfully chugging along was the _Clytie_.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

wear out completely

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

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

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

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

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

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

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

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

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

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

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

the possibility of future success

From this reading A DISMAL PROSPECT Cheerfully chugging along was the _Clytie_.

adjust anew

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

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

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

express in words

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

plural of “snatch” — a small fragment

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

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

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

that is looked for

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

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From this reading Sylvia was at the wheel.

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

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

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

From this reading A DISMAL PROSPECT Cheerfully chugging along was the _Clytie_.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading Rose lolled on a locker near her, regardless of the sun that was adding a tint of brown to the red in her cheeks.

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

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

in diverse ways

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

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

From this reading A DISMAL PROSPECT Cheerfully chugging along was the _Clytie_.

(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 Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.

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

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Sylvia was at the wheel.

which person or people

From this reading I say cheerfully, for the rhythmical sounds of the exhaust, gentle enough in themselves thanks to a good muffler, were accompanied by snatches of song from one or another of the four girls who variously placed themselves about the craft.

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

From this reading Alice had sought the seclusion of the cabin for a time, to readjust her wind-blown hair, and Hazel was boldly perched well up in the bow, sitting tailor-fashion, like some modern figurehead.