Chapter XL

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

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

in addition

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

a youthful male person

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

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From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

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

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

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

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

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

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Caleb, however, despite his wooden leg, was too quick for him.

possessive form of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

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

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

an opposing military force

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

an old word for “before”

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Caleb, however, despite his wooden leg, was too quick for him.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

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

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

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

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

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

From this reading Caleb, however, despite his wooden leg, was too quick for him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

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

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Caleb, however, despite his wooden leg, was too quick for him.

emit long loud cries

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading Caleb, however, despite his wooden leg, was too quick for him.

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

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

above and across; more than

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Caleb, however, despite his wooden leg, was too quick for him.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

free from harm or evil

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

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

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Caleb, however, despite his wooden leg, was too quick for him.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

in the direction of

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

communicated in words

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

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

From this reading Caleb, however, despite his wooden leg, was too quick for him.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

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

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS DEFEATED AND THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN IS ENDED “BRANDON!” shouted Caleb; “it’s the boy himself!”

which person or people

From this reading Weeks, who had also dashed forward to aid in Brandon’s overthrow, was seized by the doughty captain of the whaleback and tossed completely over the brig’s rail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He flew to Don’s rescue, and ere Leroyd could reach his intended victim, the old mariner felled the villain to the deck with one swing of his powerful arm.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Caleb, however, despite his wooden leg, was too quick for him.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading But Leroyd uttered a howl of rage and sprang toward the youth, his face aflame and his huge fist raised to strike.