Chapter XVII

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

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

later than; following

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Early in the afternoon, Gabriel pointed to a long point stretching out into the river.

anew

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

(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 "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

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

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

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

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

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From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

filled to capacity

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early in the afternoon, Gabriel pointed to a long point stretching out into the river.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

the act of departing

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

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

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

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

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

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

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

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

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

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

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Early in the afternoon, Gabriel pointed to a long point stretching out into the river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

immediately past

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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 "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

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

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

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

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

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

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

and nothing more

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Early in the afternoon, Gabriel pointed to a long point stretching out into the river.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

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

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Early in the afternoon, Gabriel pointed to a long point stretching out into the river.

having a point

From this reading Early in the afternoon, Gabriel pointed to a long point stretching out into the river.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

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

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Early in the afternoon, Gabriel pointed to a long point stretching out into the river.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

express in words

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Early in the afternoon, Gabriel pointed to a long point stretching out into the river.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

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

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

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

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

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

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

at the time that

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Favoured by the tide and a strong wind, we made a good run during the night, and when we awoke we were again coasting along the peaceful reaches of the South Shore with its frequent settlements and clearings--a pleasant change after the wilderness of the North.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AT BEAULIEU Gabriel altered his course with the satisfaction of a man confirmed in his superior judgment.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading "'II y a remede a tout, fors a la mort,' madame, and this has come at the last hour," he cried, in great satisfaction.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I suppose le pere Jean would say you were going to Louisbourg all the time, only it would look to an ordinary sinner like a precious long way round," and he chuckled at his jest as he bustled about, filling every one with somewhat of his brimming content.