Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

anew

From this reading He lived the life of a recluse and never went to sea again.

in the past

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

(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 Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading He lived the life of a recluse and never went to sea again.

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

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

cause to be bored

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

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

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

divisible by two

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

at any time

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

in a fluent manner

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

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

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

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

From this reading He lived the life of a recluse and never went to sea again.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

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

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He lived the life of a recluse and never went to sea again.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He lived the life of a recluse and never went to sea again.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He lived the life of a recluse and never went to sea again.

not any; not one

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

above and across; more than

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

a human being

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

one who lives in solitude

From this reading He lived the life of a recluse and never went to sea again.

To recall to mind.

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He lived the life of a recluse and never went to sea again.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

the quality of being superior

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

except if; if not

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He lived the life of a recluse and never went to sea again.

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

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Unless a person has lived with sailors in the forecastle as one of themselves and taken part in their daily life, no accurate conception can be formed of what their peculiarities and conditions of life were.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Nothing could exceed the genuine sympathy that was shown to the poor distracted Kenneth Burnside, but all attempts at consolation were received by him with a sad smile that conveyed the idea of an unhealing wound.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading It may be that they fluently cursed about the latter, and had some idea that they were being imposed upon; but posterity must ever remember that they bore their wrongs with heroism and with a steadfast belief in the superiority over those of other nationalities of their owners, their ships and themselves.

a late time of life

From this reading VII FORECASTLE LIFE The modern sailor can have no idea of the hardships and discomforts of his predecessors even up to thirty or forty years ago.