Chapter I

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

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

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

From this reading You are my heir, as you know, provided your conduct and obedience satisfy me.

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

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

a youthful male person

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading You are my heir, as you know, provided your conduct and obedience satisfy me.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

in or to another place

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

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

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

a boy or man

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

a person of French nationality

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

a native or inhabitant of Friesland or Frisia

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

a person of German nationality

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading You are my heir, as you know, provided your conduct and obedience satisfy me.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

possessive form of “holland” — a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

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

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

a white clayey mineral

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

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

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You are my heir, as you know, provided your conduct and obedience satisfy me.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

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

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading You are my heir, as you know, provided your conduct and obedience satisfy me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

many times at short intervals

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

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

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

the time that has elapsed

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

in a persuasive manner

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading You are my heir, as you know, provided your conduct and obedience satisfy me.

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

aimlessly drifting

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading You are my heir, as you know, provided your conduct and obedience satisfy me.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

transport commercially

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

apt to speak irritably

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

a short musical composition with words

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

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

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

believed likely

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

carry out

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

push forcefully

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

soldiers collectively

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

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

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

at the time that

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

in or at the place that

From this reading 'The dying and dead strewed the breach at Meenen, Where our brave Scottish blades met the troops of Turenne; When cannon and firelock and musketoon played, As often, elsewhere, on the old Scots Brigade!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

time long past

From this reading Holland's Bulwark--in many a battle of yore-- From the woods of Brabant to the far Frisian shore; Never Frenchman, nor Spaniard, nor German essayed To withstand the hot charge of the old Scots Brigade!'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Camp Song._ 'And you will not accompany me to call on these ladies, uncle?' said the young man persuasively.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You are my heir, as you know, provided your conduct and obedience satisfy me.

the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!

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

From this reading 'Certainly not, boy; do you take me for a fool--der Duyvel!' was the snappish rejoinder, as the General tossed his silver-mounted meerschaum on the table, and thrust his chair back on the polished oak floor, 'I have suspected you for some time past, and know, from old experience, that a young fellow in love is lost to the service and himself; among women he is as helpless as a rudderless ship among the thousand shoals of the Zuyder Zee!