Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

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

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

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

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

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

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

past form of “blister” — get blistered

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

clothing in general

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

with determination; in a determined manner

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

every person

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

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

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

set up or found

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

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

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

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

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

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

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

not many times

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

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

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

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

From this reading The latter was unanimously voted a tough proposition.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

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

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

make a painting

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

a full supply

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

for the most part

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading The latter was unanimously voted a tough proposition.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

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

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

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

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

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

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

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

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

caught or fixed

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

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

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

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

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

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

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The latter was unanimously voted a tough proposition.

in the direction of

From this reading The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading The latter was unanimously voted a tough proposition.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading The latter was unanimously voted a tough proposition.

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

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

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

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.

(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 The amateur crew of the _Titania_ found that it removed other things as well--for it burnt into their fingers, had a decided tendency towards destroying their clothes, and not infrequently spoiled their foot-gear.

in or at the place that

From this reading Composed principally of caustic soda, it is the shell-back's sheet anchor where old paint has to be removed.

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

From this reading It was hard work, too; but everyone stuck to it grimly and determinedly in spite of aching muscles, blistered hands, and a variety of small ailments consequent upon unaccustomed handling of white-lead, paint, tar, pitch, and sooji-mooji.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Sand-bagged During the next three weeks there was plenty of work for all hands.