Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

anew

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

a cordial disposition

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

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

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

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

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

plural of “coaster” — a resident of a coastal area

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

come together

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

the organ of sight

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

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

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

a strong current of air

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

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

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

an old form of “has”

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

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

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

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 A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

the next day

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

completely unclothed

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

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

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

the property of being close together

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

the work of a sailor

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

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

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

walk heavily

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

not in physical motion

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

an unbroken series of events

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The injuries of the gust, and the combat, had so far been repaired, that, to a common eye, each gallant vessel was again prepared, equally to encounter the hazards of the ocean or of warfare.

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

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

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

From this reading The “Dolphin” and the “Dart” were sailing in amity, side by side; the latter again bearing the ensign of England, and the former carrying a naked gaff.

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

From this reading A long, blue, hazy streak, to the north, proclaimed the proximity of the land; and some three or four light coasters of that region, which were sailing nigh, announced how little of hostility existed in the present purposes of the freebooters.

which person or people

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “This is he; Who hath upon him still that natural stamp: It was wise Nature’s end in the donation, To be his evidence now.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Shakespeare._ That morrow came; and, with it, an entire change, in the scene and character of our tale.