Chapter IV

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

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

in the past

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

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

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

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

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

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From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

-ing form of “breast” — meet at breast level

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

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

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

a college in New Hampshire

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

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From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

planning or plotting in advance of acting

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

in a gallant manner

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

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From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

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

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

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

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

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

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

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

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

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

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

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

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

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

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

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

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

a small worthless amount

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

a special way of doing something

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

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 He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

engage in

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

absolutely essential

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

not any; not one

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

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

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

something you have to do

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

on one occasion

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

a companion at play

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

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From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

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From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

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

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

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

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

United States writer (1834-1902)

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

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From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

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

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

in or at that place or location

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

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

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

past form of “thrash” — give a thrashing to; beat hard

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

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

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

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From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

the act of using

From this reading Thanks, however, to the forethought of the Admiralty in providing fore and aft rigged cutters for the use of the cadets at Dartmouth this stigma is gradually being removed.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

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

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.

at the time that

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

during the time that

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had steered the college cutters to victory on several occasions, and, now once having acquired the knack of dealing with the _Playmate's_ peculiarities, he was quite capable of taking charge of the tiller while Jack Stockton attended to the numerous duties so necessary when about to make a long passage.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

the least favorable outcome

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Owing to the opportunities thus provided Gerald Tregarthen was no novice on board a yacht.

a late time of life

From this reading RUN DOWN A FEW years ago a commander-in-chief is reported to have declared that our seamen are the worst boat-sailors in the world, while another naval officer of high rank has written: "I don't think there is any foreign navy that is not better than us in the handling of their boats--ours is a disgrace."

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

From this reading Gallantly breasting the young flood the _Playmate_ thrashed her way down the well-lighted channel, passed between the sandy dunes that mark the entrance to Poole Harbour, and negotiated the long, buoyed passage under the lee of Studland Heath.