Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

(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 By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

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

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

a youthful male person

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

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

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

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

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

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

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

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

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

plural of “earring” — jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

a wide scope

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

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

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

like the sounds of frogs and crows

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

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

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

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

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

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

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

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

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

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

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

a small island

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

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

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

engage in

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

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

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

the force of workers available

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

the middle of the day

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

something you have to do

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

in a picturesque manner

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

operate an airplane

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

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

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

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

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

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

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

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

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

naturally having skin of a dark color

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Nine men and a boy composed the crew, a large one for so small a craft; but the perils of war, added to the dangers of the sea, were a sufficient excuse for their numbers.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

look attentively

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Each man, picturesquely clothed and wearing silver earrings, was a trained pilot, and most of them had served in that capacity on board the ships that had on past occasions taken the King and his troops to France and Flanders.

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

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

which person or people

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

a human being; “wight” is an archaic term

From this reading By midday the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight were all that was visible of the shores of England, and, though a careful watch was kept for hostile ships, not a sail was to be seen on the wide expanse of water.

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

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CHIRURGEON OF LÉGUÉ WITH a powerful following wind, _Les Trois Frères_ made a rapid passage down the harbour, and, before Raymond fully realised the fact, the little vessel was lifting to the gentle heave of the Channel.

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

From this reading The master, Pierre de la Corbière, was a huge-limbed, swarthy Guernseyman, who spoke in a guttural patois that was almost unintelligible to the young squire, though Redward, to whom most of the dialects of France were familiar, could make himself understood with comparative ease.